Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra's family has launched a strong criticism against media outlets for spreading false information about his health condition. The controversy erupted after several news channels reported alarming updates about the 87-year-old actor's medical status.
Family's Angry Response to False Reports
Hema Malini, Dharmendra's wife and prominent politician, expressed her outrage through a strongly worded post on social media platform X. "What is happening is unforgivable! How can responsible channels spread false news about a person who is responding to treatment and is recovering?" she wrote in her tweet posted on November 11.
The Dream Girl actress didn't mince words while calling out the media's behavior, describing it as "extremely disrespectful and irresponsible." She concluded her message by urging everyone to respect their family's privacy during this challenging time.
Daughter Esha Deol Confirms Recovery Status
Before Hema Malini's public statement, their daughter Esha Deol had already addressed the concerning rumors circulating about her father's condition. Taking to Instagram, the actor clarified the actual situation to prevent further misinformation.
"The media seems to be in overdrive and spreading false news. My father is stable & recovering," Esha wrote in her social media post. She echoed her mother's sentiment by requesting privacy for the family while acknowledging the well-wishers' prayers for her father's speedy recovery.
Celebrity Visits and Official Health Updates
Dharmendra has been receiving treatment at Mumbai's prestigious Breach Candy Hospital, where numerous Bollywood personalities have visited to check on his wellbeing. Monday evening saw several industry stalwarts including Salman Khan, Govinda, and Ameesha Patel arriving at the medical facility.
The veteran actor's family members have maintained a constant presence at the hospital. His sons Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, along with grandchildren Karan Deol and Rajveer Deol, have been regularly visiting. Meanwhile, actor Abhay Deol was spotted at Dharmendra's residence on Tuesday morning.
According to an official update from Sunny Deol's team, Dharmendra remains in stable condition and continues to be under medical observation. The statement specifically requested people to refrain from spreading false rumors and instead pray for his speedy recovery.
The family's unified response highlights the growing concern about irresponsible reporting in the media, especially when it involves the health and privacy of public figures. As the beloved actor continues his recovery journey, his family hopes that accurate information will prevail over sensationalized reporting.
