Legendary Actor Dharmendra Hospitalized: The Complete Health Update
Veteran Bollywood icon Dharmendra, aged 89, continues his recovery at Mumbai's prestigious Breach Candy Hospital where he has been under medical care since October 31st. The beloved actor, often referred to as Bollywood's He-Man, remains in stable condition according to official family statements released on Tuesday.
The actor's family has confirmed that Dharmendra is responding positively to treatment and showing encouraging signs of improvement. His children, including actors Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, visited their father at the hospital on Tuesday afternoon, demonstrating their support during his recovery period.
False Rumors and Family Response
Over the past 48 hours, social media platforms became flooded with alarming and completely false reports about the actor's health condition. Several unverified accounts claimed the veteran star was in critical condition and required ventilator support, while even more disturbing rumors about his demise began circulating late Monday night and into Tuesday morning.
The Deol family was forced to issue multiple statements to counter these baseless claims. Dharmendra's daughter, actress Esha Deol, took to Instagram to address the situation directly, stating: "The media seems to be in overdrive and spreading false news. My father is stable and recovering. We request that everyone give our family privacy. Thank you for the prayers for Papa's speedy recovery."
Hema Malini, Dharmendra's wife and legendary actress in her own right, expressed her outrage on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. She posted: "What is happening is unforgivable! How can responsible channels spread false news about a person who is responding to treatment and is recovering? This is extremely disrespectful and irresponsible. Please give due respect to the family and its need for privacy."
Hospitalization Timeline and Medical Background
Dharmendra was initially admitted to Breach Candy Hospital on October 31st after experiencing breathing difficulties. While initial reports suggested this was due to breathlessness concerns, his medical team later clarified that the hospitalization was primarily for routine check-up purposes given his age and medical history.
The actor has faced various age-related health challenges in recent years, including a corneal transplant surgery earlier this year. Despite these issues, the Sholay star has maintained a relatively active public presence, recently appearing in the film Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya and sharing the trailer for his upcoming project Ikkis just days before his hospitalization.
Notably, the hospital administration and treating physicians have maintained strict confidentiality regarding Dharmendra's specific medical condition and treatment protocol. The family's official statement emphasized: "Mr. Dharmendra is stable and under observation. Further comments and updates will be shared as available. Kindly don't indulge in spreading false rumours regarding his health."
Bollywood Community Reacts
The false reports triggered widespread concern throughout the Indian film industry, leading several celebrities to inadvertently share condolences based on the inaccurate information. Actress Nimrat Kaur and lyricist Javed Akhtar both posted and subsequently deleted social media messages after learning the truth about Dharmendra's condition.
Actress Bhagyashree publicly apologized for sharing misinformation, writing on Instagram: "Oh my God! How horrible for fake news to be spread like this about a person so revered! I am so sorry for sharing my condolence post for Dharamji... It's simply what I heard on the news. I apologize. May God bless him with a speedy recovery."
Several prominent Bollywood figures, including Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Govinda, Aryan Khan, and Ameesha Patel, personally visited Breach Candy Hospital to check on the veteran actor's wellbeing, demonstrating the deep respect and affection the industry holds for the legendary star.
As Dharmendra approaches his 90th birthday on December 8th, fans and well-wishers across India and the global Indian diaspora continue to pray for his swift and complete recovery. The family has repeatedly requested privacy during this challenging time while expressing gratitude for the overwhelming support and concern shown by admirers of the beloved actor.
