Hema Malini slams false reports on Dharmendra’s death as family confirms actor is alive and recovering

Highlights:

• Dharmendra admitted to Breach Candy hospital, under observation
• Hema Malini slams death rumours, calls them “unforgivable”
• Esha Deol confirms he’s stable and recovering
• Sunny, Bobby, Salman, Shah Rukh visit hospital
• Fans share prayers for the ‘He-Man’ of Bollywood

Dharmendra is still admitted at Mumbai’s Breach Candy hospital. He’s being treated for breathlessness and the news of it spread fast. Then came the whole mess, late Monday, a few sites wrongly claimed the 89-year-old had passed away.

Dharmendra, 89, continues to be monitored closely as family asks media for privacy Getty Images

Hema Malini breaks silence

By Tuesday morning, Hema Malini went online, furious at the false reports.

“What is happening is unforgivable,” she wrote on X. “How can anyone spread news like that when he’s responding to treatment? Please respect our privacy.” She’s been visiting the hospital daily and people around her say Dharmendra is stable.

Esha Deol steps in

Their daughter Esha Deol also spoke up. “The media seems to be in overdrive,” she posted on Instagram. “My father is stable and recovering. Please stop spreading false news.”

She thanked fans for their prayers and said the family just wants space while doctors do their job.

Sunny and Bobby seen at hospital

Outside Breach Candy, cameras caught Bobby Deol leaving in his car, head down, no comment. Sunny Deol has been in and out too. Later, both Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan were spotted entering the hospital quietly. The Deol grandsons, Karan and Rajveer, also came by earlier in the day. It’s been a steady flow of family and friends since Sunday.

Dharmendra with his sons Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol on the occasion of his 89th birthday at his residence in Mumbai Getty Images

Fans pray for Dharmendra

Fans online started sharing throwback scenes from Sholay, Chupke Chupke, Phool Aur Patthar, the classics everyone grew up on. The actor, one of Bollywood’s last old-school stars, has been in the industry for more than sixty years. As of Tuesday evening, doctors say Dharmendra is recovering. The family has asked everyone to stop believing the hoaxes and let him rest.