Dharmendra's death on November 24 brought back memories of his long career and also reminded many of the unique way he managed his two families. The legendary actor, known for classics like Sholay, Zalzala and Dharam Veer, had a personal life that was often discussed but rarely understood fully.

Dharmendra married Prakash Kaur in 1954 and had four children with her – Sunny, Bobby, Vijeeta and Ajeeta. Years later, he married Hema Malini in 1980, and they became parents to Esha and Ahana. Even though his second marriage created headlines, Dharmendra never divorced Prakash Kaur. Instead, he balanced both households in his own way.

Dharmendra's first family lived in their long-standing home, a space that remained separate and private. No one from Hema Malini's home visited that house, and both families maintained a respectful distance. This arrangement continued quietly for decades.

But there was one exception – a moment that stood out because it broke the long-held boundary. And it happened in 2015. That year, Dharmendra's elder brother Ajit Deol, father of actor Abhay Deol, became critically ill. He was being treated at the family's original home, where Dharmendra's first family lived. 

Source:Ndtv