film actor dharmendraThe news of his demise is a rumour.Film actor Dharmendra, 89, has been on ventilator support since November 10, sources close to the family told NDTV. On Tuesday, amid reports of his demise, his daughter Esha Deol issued a statement saying that her father’s condition is “stable and making a healthy recovery”.
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Esha Deol wrote on Instagram, “It seems the media is overactive and spreading fake news. My father is stable and recovering. We request everyone to provide our family with privacy. Thank you for your prayers for Papa’s speedy recovery.” He also closed the comment section of the post.
Dharmendra was admitted to the hospital a week ago after complaining of difficulty in breathing. In April, Dharmendra had eye surgery. According to sources, his condition deteriorated on Monday and his condition is said to be “critical”.
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His second wife, actress and BJP MP Hema Malini, sons Sunny and Bobby Deol, grandsons Karan and Rajveer Deol visited him in the hospital last evening. Later, Hema Malini shared a health update on her Instagram. It read, “I thank everyone for being concerned about Dharam ji, who is admitted to the hospital for observation. He is being constantly monitored and we are all with him. I request you all to pray for his speedy recovery.”
Shahrukh Khan, son Aryan, Salman Khan, Govinda, Ameesha Patel also visited the hospital and met him.
One of the most famous stars of religious films, Dharmendra is known for films like Sholay, Dharam Veer, Chupke Chupke, Mera Gaon Mera Desh and Dream Girl. Dharmendra was last seen in “Teri Baton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya” starring Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon.
He will next be seen in “Ikkis” opposite Amitabh Bachchan’s grandson Agastya Nanda. The film is scheduled to release on December 25.