Veteran actor Dharmendra, 89, was recently hospitalised at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital after reportedly experiencing breathlessness. His family earlier announced that he has been discharged and will continue his recovery at home. While several celebs paid a visit to check upon him, Shatrughan Sinha recently met his wife Hema Malini and shared an update, praying for his recovery.
Shatrughan Sinha meets Hema Malini
Sharing pictures with wife Poonam and Hema Malini, Sinha wrote, “Along with my `bestest half` Poonam Sinha, we went to meet, greet and God bless our very dear family friend, one of the finest human beings, star/actress par excellence, artist of the highest calibre, an able Parliamentarian Hema Malini. Our prayers are with them all, and we inquired about ‘his’, our elder brother’s and the family’s wellbeing too.”
Along with my `bestest half` @PoonamSinha went to meet, greet & God Bless, our very dear family friend, one of the finest human beings, star/actress, par excellence, artist of the highest calibre, an able Parliamentarian @dreamgirlhema
Our prayers are with them all & we inquired… pic.twitter.com/yc0pfHkpT2— Shatrughan Sinha (@ShatruganSinha) November 17, 2025
About Dharmendra’s health
Dharmendra had been admitted to the hospital after his health deteriorated. After spending several days receiving treatment, he was discharged on November 12. During his hospital stay, false rumours about his death circulated widely. Following the rumours, his wife, actor Hema Malini, and daughter Esha Deol issued a public statement on November 11 clarifying that he was alive and recovering. As his health continues to improve, the family is reportedly planning to celebrate his 90th birthday next month.
Meanwhile, the coverage of Dharmendra`s health by a section of the media has sparked outrage in recent days. Sunny Deol lost his temper with photographers stationed outside his home following his father’s hospital discharge. The visibly emotional actor told them, “Aap logon ko sharam aani chahiye… Aapke ghar mein maa-baap hain, bacche hain…,” he said, folding his hands in frustration.
Following this, filmmaker Karan Johar, Nikitin Dheer, Ameesha Patel, and IFTDA president Ashoke Pandit slammed the paparazzi.
Dharmendra’s upcoming movie
On the work front, Dharmendra will next be seen in Sriram Raghavan’s Ikkis, which stars Agastya Nanda in the lead role. Agastya portrays Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, who was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra, India’s highest military honour. Khetarpal was only 21 years old when he lost his life during the Battle of Basantar. Dharmendra will be seen essaying the role of his father in the film.