Veerendra, born Subhash Dhadwal, (1948–1988) was an Indian film actor, director, producer and writer who made 25 Punjabi-language films in his 12-year career.
He made his debut with the film Teri Meri Ek Jindri, released in 1975, featuring Dharmendra, his cousin.
He was a regular in Punjabi films of the 1980s, often considered its leading hero till his death in 1988, in a murder which remains unsolved. Some of his more popular films were Lambhardarni, Balbiro Bhabhi and Dushmani Dee Agg, which was released after his death.
Personal life According to The Times of India, Veerendra's real name was Subhash Dhadwal. He was born in Phagwara. His father was Gurdas Ram, a noted 'Hakeem' (a physicist) in Phagwara.NDTV 24.11.25 How Dharmendra Never Forgot The Ludhiana Villages That Raised Him Dharmendra was his maternal cousin, as he was the son of his mother's brother.SHAMSHER SINGH SANDHU 30 11 25 ਬਾਤਾਂ ਧਰਮਿੰਦਰ ਦੀਆਂ [https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/dastak/talk-about-dharmendra/[ He was shot to death in 1988 and was survived by his wife Pammi and two sons, Randeep and Ramandeep Arya.
Both sons have been active in the entertainment industry: Randeep became a television producer after a short acting career, and is married to actress Deepti Bhatnagar; Ramandeep has served as assistant director to the likes of Sanjay Gupta and Rajiv Rai and is married to actress Chandana Sharma.
Filmography Dushmani Dee Aag (1990) ... Jeeta Jatt Soormay (1988) ... Jeeta Patola (1988) ... Balwant 'Ballu' Jatt Te Zameen (1987) ... Jeeta Mera Lahoo (1987) Hindi movie as a director Vairi Jatt (1985) ... Veer Guddo (1985) Tulsi (1985) Hindi movie as a director Ranjhan Mera Yaar (1984) Nimmo (1984) ... Karma Jigri Yaar (1984) ... Karma Yarri Jatt Di (1984) ... Jeeta Laajo (1983) ... Jeeta Ajj Di Heer (1983) Siskiyan (1983) Sardara Kartara (1981) ... Kartara Batwara (1982) ... Karma Rano (1982) ... Mohna Sarpanch (1982) ... Karma Balbeero Bhabi (1981) .... Succha Khel Muqaddar Ka (1981) Lambardarni (1980)...Karma (Movie dubbed in Hindi under the title Khel Muqaddar Ka) Kunwara Mama (1979) Saida Jogan (1979) Jindri Yaar Di (1978) Giddha (1978) Doctor Balveer Zehreeli (1977) Do Chehere (1977) Hindi film as a Raj Santo Banto (1976).... Jeeta Sawa Lakh Se Ek Ladaun (1976) ... Gafoor Khan Takkra (1976) Dharam Jeet (1975) Teri Meri Ik Jindri (1975) .... Jeeta Insan Aur Insan (1973) ...
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