Bollywood
star of yore, Dharmendra, ( born Dharmendra Deol ) on December 8th 1935
at Phagwara, Punjab, has been selected as the BJP's candidate for
Bikaner, Rajasthan. Dharmendra, followed his wife Hema Malini, by
joining the BJP. Dharmendara who has been keeping a low profile and also
kept away from Bollywood for a long period, is now set to take plunge
into active politics by contesting from Bikaner, a Jat dominated
constituency, in Rajasthan. Himself a `Jat' by caste, Dharmendra would
make a bid for the Lower House on the BJP ticket while his wife is
already in the upper house with the blessings of the BJP. Hema Malini
has earlier described her husband a `reluctant politician.'
The actor, popularly known as 'Garam-Dharam' for his macho image, often
seen thrashing the screen villain with his ferocious punches, said he
was impressed by the goodwill building around the current cricket series
between India and Pakistan.
