New Delhi, Nov. 24 -- Veteran actor Dharmendra died on 24 November at the age of 89. He passed away at his Mumbai home twelve days after being discharged from Breach Candy Hospital. His six-decade career, more than 300 films, and a 'He-Man' legacy shaped Hindi cinema.

As we revisit his life and times, let us take a look at the person who was the actor's partner before his popularity.

Dharmendra's first wife was Prakash Kaur - the woman he married long before he achieved stardom.

Dharmendra married Prakash Kaur in 1954. He was 19. She was not part of the movie industry, social circles, or premieres - she stayed home, raised her family, and kept her life private, even as her husband became one of India's most recognisable faces.

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