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Dharmendra News: Was Dharmendra's Political Career More Controversial Than His Films? A Deep Dive

Dharmendra News: Was Dharmendra's Political Career More Controversial Than His Films? A Deep Dive He was Bollywood’s “He-Man”. A mass-busy action hero who ruled the big screen. But then, in 2004, Dharmendra entered the world of politics. What looked like a natural transition for a superstar quickly became one of the most curious tales of short-lived ambition. Born in a Punjabi village, Dharmendra rose to fame with films like Mera Gaon Mera Desh, Seeta Aur Geeta and Sholay. Yet when the cameras stopped, his next scene took place in the halls of Parliament. In the 2004 Indian general election, the Bharatiya Janata Party fielded him from Bikaner, Rajasthan. With star-power and a huge fan-following behind him, Dharmendra won by approximately 60,000 votes, stepping into the 14th Lok Sabha at the age of 69. But his time in the Parliament chamber would soon raise eyebrows. Attendance records were patchy. Critics pointed out that his voice in debates was faint, while his image on the campaign trail loomed large. The glamour of celluloid did not translate easily to political grind. At one campaign moment, he said he should be elected “dictator perpetuo” to teach democracy’s basic etiquette — a remark that shocked many and triggered controversy. By 2009, after his five-year term concluded, Dharmendra quietly exited active politics. He later admitted the system wasn’t for him. He felt the credit was taken by others, the work done by him was overlooked. He returned to his film roots, and to a quieter life beyond razor-sharp political scrutiny. His political chapter might have been short, but it raises a question bigger than one man’s career: When a superstar enters politics, does charisma alone suffice? Or does the rough terrain of governance demand something far different? Dharmendra’s journey reminds us that fame can open the door — but lasting impact demands far more. From action sequences to electoral votes, his story blends glamour, controversy, and a retreat back to what he knew best. #dharmendra #dharmendradeath #dharmendranews Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more breaking news and updates! You can give your valuable feedback in the comments or email us on DNA@dnaindia.com. About Channel: Welcome to the DNA India, your one-stop platform for all the fastest and most comprehensive English and Hindi news coverage and analysis. Follow us for latest updates on all big developments, explainers, analysis, interviews, ground reports and talk shows. We bring out the different angles to major national and international news stories grabbing headlines. DNA India presents India news, International news, Entertainment news and gossip, Business and Technology news, Education news, Utility news and Viral news. Subscribe Channel: https://bit.ly/43vtFGh To watch more such videos, click: https://www.dnaindia.com/videos Follow Us on Google News: http://bit.ly/Dnaindia Follow Us on Facebook:   / dnaindia   Follow Us on Twitter:   / dna   Website: https://www.dnaindia.com/ Instagram:   / dna_india