In a heartfelt tribute to his parents, actor Bobby Deol took to Instagram on Thursday to share a rare and cherished photograph of Dharmendra and his first wife Prakash Kaur on the occasion of their 71st wedding anniversary.
Accompanying the candid picture was a simple yet emotional caption: “Happy anniversary Maa and Papa.” The image captures the iconic actor Dharmendra, adorned with a garland, standing alongside his wife Prakash Kaur, both looking directly into the camera – a moment of intimacy and legacy rarely seen by the public.
A Marriage That Began in 1954
Dharmendra and Prakash Kaur married in 1954, when the legendary actor was just 19 years old. The couple share four children — Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Vijeeta, and Ajeeta. Despite Dharmendra’s towering fame in Bollywood, Prakash Kaur has largely stayed away from the limelight, making this photograph all the more special for fans.
A Complex Family Tree
In 1980, Dharmendra married actress Hema Malini, with whom he has two daughters, Esha Deol and Ahana Deol. Though the two families have maintained distance, they co-exist respectfully in public discourse.
In her biography “Hema Malini: Beyond the Dream Girl” by Ram Kamal Mukherjee, the actress revealed she has never met Prakash Kaur, choosing instead to focus on her own relationship with Dharmendra.
Prakash Kaur’s Rare Appearances
Known for avoiding the spotlight, Prakash Kaur made a rare public appearance during her grandson Karan Deol’s wedding in 2023. Karan, son of Sunny Deol, tied the knot in a star-studded ceremony where Prakash Kaur was seen smiling, adding warmth to the family celebrations.
In Summary
Bobby Deol’s touching post shines a light on a long-standing relationship that has endured for over seven decades. As Bollywood fans react with admiration and nostalgia, the rare photograph of Dharmendra and Prakash Kaur serves as a poignant reminder of enduring love and quiet strength in an ever-changing industry.
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