Dharmendra’s First Wife Prakash Kaur Breaks Silence On Hema Malini Affair: “Any Man Would Have Preferred Her Over Me”
Dharmendra’s first wife, Prakash Kaur, has spoken out about her husband’s reputation as a womanizer and the challenges she faced during their marriage. In her only interview about Hema Malini, Dharmendra’s second wife, Prakash Kaur discussed the prevalent culture of affairs and multiple marriages among Bollywood heroes.
Dharmendra’s Marriage and Family Life
Dharmendra, a well-known Bollywood actor, was initially married to Prakash Kaur, with whom he has four children, Ajay, Vijay (who later became famous as Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol), and Vijayta and Ajeeta, who settled abroad. However, Dharmendra fell in love with Hema Malini, popularly known as Bollywood’s Dream Girl, and the two eventually got married. They have two children together, Esha and Ahana Deol.
Prakash Kaur’s Reaction to Dharmendra’s Relationship with Hema Malini
When Dharmendra decided to pursue a relationship with Hema Malini, their affair became a topic of discussion within the film industry. The media attempted to reach out to Prakash Kaur for her perspective on the matter. In a rare interview with Stardust, Prakash Kaur decided to address her husband’s affair.
Defending Her Husband and Criticizing Film Culture
During the interview, Prakash Kaur defended her husband and attributed his actions to the prevalent culture in the film industry. She emphasized that the film culture often endorsed the idea of having two wives, making it seem like a normal practice. Prakash Kaur sought sympathy as a wife who had done everything in her capacity to support her husband.
Prakash Kaur’s Perspective on Dharmendra’s Reputation
Expressing her discontent with reports of Dharmendra being labeled a womanizer, Prakash Kaur questioned the accusations and stated that any man would have chosen Hema Malini over her. She was adamant that her husband’s decision was not wrong and criticized those who labeled him as a womanizer.
Blaming the Industry and its Culture
In the same interview, Prakash Kaur went on to blame the film industry and its culture for her husband’s alleged philandering ways. She claimed that such behavior was prevalent among many Bollywood heroes, who often engaged in affairs and remarried. Prakash Kaur also revealed that Dharmendra’s father held a negative opinion of the film industry and wanted it to be eradicated entirely.
Current Relationship Status and Professional Ventures
Despite the separation, Dharmendra and Prakash Kaur maintain a cordial relationship. They recently made a rare appearance together at a get-together with Dharmendra’s actress friend Mumtaaz in 2021. On the professional front, Dharmendra is set to appear in Karan Johar’s upcoming film, “Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani,” where he will play the role of Ranveer Singh’s grandfather.
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