Veteran actor Dharmendra, who has been facing severe health challenges over the past week, was admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital. The actor has now been discharged and is recovering at home. His close friend Shatrughan Sinha visited Hema Malini’s residence to check on his health. As per the latest reports, the actor is recuperating and doing fine.
Dharmendra’s health update
According to the latest update, sources told NDTV, “He is fine, better than earlier.” The report has brought relief to fans worried about his health.
Dharmendra was admitted to the hospital a few days before October 31 after he reportedly complained of breathlessness. His condition had been serious, and he was placed on a ventilator for a brief period. 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. A few days back, Shatrughan Sinha visited Hema Malini and offered warm wishes for Dharmendra`s speedy recovery following his massive health scare.
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.