Dharmendra Health: Dharmendra discharged from hospital, will continue recovery at home

Govinda's wife Ssunita Ahuja was spotted at the Mumbai airport. She interacted with the paps and when asked about Dharmendra’s health, Sunita Ahuja said, “Govinda gaye the kal milne unse, main Mumbai mein nahi thi. Woh humare family ke sabse favourite actor hai, woh He-Man hai. Main mata rani se kal se prarthna kar rahi hu ke woh jaldi se jaldi theek ho jaaye pehle ki tarah (Govinda went to meet him yesterday, but I wasn’t in Mumbai. He is our family’s favourite actor… our He-Man. I’ve been praying for his speedy recovery)."

Dharmendra was once at a party and worked with Sanjay Khan in 'Haqeeqat' in the year 1965. Sanjay was a newcomer that time and Dharmendra was always known to host great parties. At one point, he arranged a small party for the film's cast and crew just so that everyone could mingle with each other. Reportedly, that time Sanjay was drunk and he started talking ill about actors from the industry. Dharmendra tolerated it and kept telling him with love, making him understand that he should not talk all this. But things escalated when Sanjay started bad mouthing veteran actor Om Prakash. For those not in the know, Dharmendra and Om Prakash have shared screen space in the iconic 'Chupke Chupke'. When Sanjay started disrespecting Om Prakash, Dharmendra couldn't tolerate it and slapped him.

Bollywood legend Dharmendra, the 1960s’ heartthrob, has won the hearts of millions with his charm and talent. He made his debut with the film ‘Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere’, which started his long journey in films. While he climbed the ladder of success, his personal life had its own share of stories. Dharmendra has been married twice and is a father to six children, Sunny, Bobby, Ajeeta, Vijeta, Esha, and Ahana.While Sunny and Bobby are well known Bollywood actors today, Dharmendra’s daughters, especially Ajeeta and Vijeta, prefer to live private lives away from the limelight.

eteran actor Dharmendra has now been discharged from the hospital. Sunny Deol's team has issued a statement and confirmed, "Mr. Dharmendra has been discharged from the hospital and will continue his recovery at home. We kindly request the media and the public to refrain from any further speculation and to respect his and the family’s privacy during this time. We appreciate everyone’s love, prayers, and good wishes for his continued recovery, good health, and long life. Please respect him because he loves you."

News of Dharmendra's deteriorating health flooded the internet on Monday. He was admitted to the Breach Candy hospital while fans and well wishes continued to pray for his recovery. Soon, there were rumours that the actor has passed away. However, Sunny Deol's team issued a statement urging people not to spread false news. The statement read, "Mr Dharmendra is stable and under observation. Further comments and updates will be shared as available. Kindly don't indulge in spreading false rumours regarding his health. Request everyone to pray for his speedy recovery and respect the family's right to privacy." However, here's why Dharmendra was admitted to the hospital. The actor was taken to the hospital on November 1 and it was said to be a routine check up. He has been under the care of top doctors at the hospital. At that time, journalist Vickey Lalwani revealed on his social media that he spoke to a staff member from the hospital who said, "Dharmendra came in complaining of breathlessness. He is in the ICU and he is sleeping now."

Veteran actor Dharmendra was admitted to the hospital as he complained of breathlessness. Amidst his death rumours which flooded social media on Tuesday morning, his family denied the news. Meanwhile, according to the latest update, the doctor from Breach Candy hospital was quoted by PTI saying, "Dharmendra discharged from hospital, family decides to take him home."

In Hema Malini’s biography, Hema Malini: Beyond the Dream Girl, Esha Deol opened up about how she became the first member of Hema’s family to enter Dharmendra’s house. She shared that she was extremely close to Dharmendra’s brother, Ajeet Deol (actor Abhay Deol’s father). When Ajeet fell ill in 2015, Esha wanted to visit him and check on his health. However, since Ajeet was being treated at Dharmendra’s family home, Esha sought help from her half-brother, Sunny Deol, to facilitate the visit. Recalling the moment, Esha shared, “I wanted to meet my uncle and pay my respects. He loved me and Ahana very much and we were also very close to Abhay. We had no other way than to go to his house. He was not even in the hospital that we would meet him there. So I called Sunny Bhaiya and they made full arrangements to meet him.”

During that visit, Esha unexpectedly came face-to-face with her stepmother, Prakash Kaur. Describing the brief yet emotional interaction, Esha revealed, “I touched her feet, and she left me after blessing me.”The encounter was short, but it marked a moment of warmth and mutual respect between the two families who had long lived apart.

Veteran actor Dharmendra, who is currently receiving treatment at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital, continues to make headlines as fans revisit his memorable moments. Amid ongoing concern for his health, one such throwback video has resurfaced online — and it’s winning hearts all over again.

The viral clip shows the legendary star having fun on the sets of Bigg Boss 17 with Salman Khan, Sohail Khan, and Arbaaz Khan. During the episode, Dharmendra joined in on the popular “Jamal Kudu” dance craze from Bobby Deol’s 2023 hit film Animal.

As part of the fun segment, Dharmendra made a special appearance and was warmly welcomed by Salman and his brothers. Comedian Krushna Abhishek added a dose of humour, joking about how many glasses must have broken during the “Jamal Kudu” shoot. He then encouraged everyone — including Dharmendra — to try the song’s famous hook step.

Responding with his trademark charm, Dharmendra, with a little help from Sohail Khan and Krushna, stood up from his chair and enthusiastically attempted to recreate his son Bobby Deol’s iconic move. In a lighthearted moment, the veteran actor even held a glass in his hand and playfully pretended to take a sip, leaving everyone on set laughing and cheering.

Later in the clip, Bobby Deol was seen paying an emotional tribute to his father, celebrating Dharmendra’s remarkable 63 years in Indian cinema. “It’s incredible that you’re still doing films — you’ve just shot two new ones!” he said, expressing his pride. Bobby went on to call himself blessed to be Dharmendra’s son and referred to him as a “legend.”

In Hema Malini’s biography, Hema Malini: Beyond the Dream Girl, Esha Deol opened up about how she became the first member of Hema’s family to enter Dharmendra’s house. She shared that she was extremely close to Dharmendra’s brother, Ajeet Deol (actor Abhay Deol’s father). When Ajeet fell ill in 2015, Esha wanted to visit him and check on his health.

However, since Ajeet was being treated at Dharmendra’s family home, Esha sought help from her half-brother, Sunny Deol, to facilitate the visit. Recalling the moment, Esha shared:

“I wanted to meet my uncle and pay my respects. He loved me and Ahana very much and we were also very close to Abhay. We had no other way than to go to his house. He was not even in the hospital that we would meet him there. So I called Sunny Bhaiya and they made full arrangements to meet him.”

During that visit, Esha unexpectedly came face-to-face with her stepmother, Prakash Kaur. Describing the brief yet emotional interaction, Esha revealed, “I touched her feet, and she left me after blessing me.”

The encounter was short, but it marked a moment of warmth and mutual respect between the two families who had long lived apart.

Actor Esha Deol was seen losing her cool at photographers outside a Mumbai hospital after visiting her ailing father, Dharmendra.
Esha and her mother, Hema Malini, were spotted leaving the hospital looking visibly upset. However, as they tried to drive away, paparazzi surrounded their car in an attempt to capture photos and get updates on Dharmendra’s health.
The situation quickly turned tense when the crowd of photographers blocked their vehicle, making it difficult for them to move. Esha appeared visibly upset and was seen folding her hands, pleading with the paparazzi to step aside. She also asked, “What is this?” as the photographers continued to block their path to get their photos and videos.

Veteran actor Prem Chopra, who is currently hospitalised, has expressed concern for his longtime friend Dharmendra.
In a conversation with ETimes, Chopra’s son-in-law Vikas Bhalla shared, “When I visited him this morning, he was perfectly fine and in good spirits, but of course, he was concerned about Dharmendra ji’s health.”

Veteran actor Dharmendra continues to be under medical supervision at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital. Many Bollywood stars have been visiting him to check on his health. On Tuesday evening, Aamir Khan arrived along with his girlfriend, Gauri Spratt, to visit the legendary actor. A video shared by Viralbhayani on Instagram shows Aamir looking tense, while Gauri tried to hide her face from the cameras. Both were seated in the back of a car and avoided the cameras.

As Dharmendra continues to receive treatment, prayers and messages for his well-being have poured in from across the country. Several Bollywood celebrities, including Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Govinda, and Ameesha Patel, were seen visiting the veteran actor at Breach Candy Hospital on Monday night.

Bollywood veteran superstar Dharmendra has always been vocal about his thoughts and ideologies. A look at his old prime-time interviews, and they all speak volumes of the same.

In an old interview with Lehren India, the superstar had expressed how proud he was of his son Sunny Deol for establishing all name and fame through his own hard work and merit. Talking about it, he mentioned how both his sons, Sunny and Bobby, are fighters, just like him.

“I am a fighter, and in the same way my son Sunny is also a fighter, and so is Bobby. Fighter in terms of winning. 'Win' is such a beautiful word, I feel," he said. The superstar further added, “They (Sunny and Bobby) have to first shed the tag of being a star kid, and I know how difficult it is. But I am proud Sunny has done that and has won awards all on his own merit.”

Veteran actress-turned-politician Bina Kak recalled her first meeting with Bollywood legend Dharmendra back in 1986.

As the whole nation prays for the ‘Sholay’ actor’s health, Bina shared nostalgic memories of her encounter with the veteran actor, reflecting on the moment she met him during her tenure. In her heartfelt post, she described the experience as memorable. Taking to her Instagram handle, the ‘Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya’ actress posted a monochrome image of Dharmendra and wrote, “Dharam P ha jee (bhappa jee ) that’s what I call him. First met him when I was deputy minister in 1986 in Rajasthan where he was shooting. He had come to meet the them CM late Harideo Joshi jee .. what a man he shook hand with me My hand just got lost in his big hand!!”

“Stayed in touch !! Loving , khandani, cultured, extremely affectionate family man. Who loved nature and good food Stay there PA jee. You are a fighter just be there The Nation is praying for your Good health.”

Bina Kak’s post comes as Dharmendra is in the hospital, with the nation praying for the veteran actor’s speedy recovery. False reports about Dharmendra’s death have been circulating on social media. The hoax even tricked several celebrities and prominent political leaders, prompting them to post condolence messages online.

However, the latest updates on Dharmendra’s health confirm that the veteran actor is “recovering and responding to treatment.” When IANS reached out to Sunny Deol’s team, they shared, “Sir is recovering and responding to treatment. Let’s all pray for his good health and long life.”

As fake reports of veteran actor Dharmendra's passing away were doing the rounds, several celebs offered their tribute to the legendary star on social media. The long list also included actress Bhagyashree.

As Sunny Deol's team has confirmed that Dharmendra is ‘recovering and responding to treatment,’ Bhagyashree criticized the spreading of such fake news.

Taking to her Instagram Stories, she penned, "Oh my God! How horrible for fake news to be spread like this about a person so revered! I am so sorry for sharing my condolences post for Dharamji.. its simply what I heard on the news (sic)."

Offering her apologies, Bhagyashree added, "I apologize. May God bless him with a speedy recovery."

As the entire nation prays for the speedy recovery of veteran actor Dharmendra, actress Divya Dutta reflected on the bond created by the legend through his cinema.

Divya shared that both he and Dharmendra come from the same hometown, Sahnewal, making the 'He-Man' of Bollywood an integral part of her life.

Divya revealed that, as she is stuck in the Mumbai traffic, listening to a Dharmendra song, she reflected on how the veteran actor has created a special place in the lives of every movie lover, including her.

She penned on the photo-sharing app, "T spirit of mumbai.the buzzing city. "Traffic jam, n rushing vehicles one side and the closed road on the other side?? youngsters playing badminton..a mother embracing her son..And me?? A bit overwhelmed with my thoughts..@aapkadharam song playing on radio..he and i are from the same town in punjab..sahnewal.a bond his movies and he created..he s woven in our lives..our childhood (sic)."

Wishing Dharmendra a speedy recovery, she added, "the HeMan.get well soon Dharamji.you are precious."

Esha Deol's ex-husband Bharat Takhtani paid a visit to the Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai, where veteran actor Dharmendra has been admitted after he complained about breathlessness. Soon, Takhtani was seen leaving the premises of the hospital.

Fans have started gathering outside Dharmendra's house in Mumbai. The residence has been barricaded by the cops to avoid any mishap during this delicate situation. The admirers of the 'He-Man' of Hindi cinema are waiting for another update on the legendary actor's health. Reports on the internet have left them worried.

The makers of 'Dhurandhar' have released a statement which read, "As a mark of respect to the victims and families of yesterday's Delhi blasts as well as to be sensitive to the delicate situation concerning the health of our beloved Shri Dharmendra ji, the Dhurandhar trailer launch scheduled for tomorrow stands postponed. The revised date and details for the trailer launch will be shared soon. Thank you for your understanding. – Jio Studios, B62 Studios & Team Dhurandhar."

In an old interview, he said, "I think Salman Khan can do my role in the biopic. He is a darling and has some habits like me." The veteran actor went on to add, "You all know Salman and his habits well. He has gone on me."

The makers of Tere Ishk Mein have cancelled the album launch event that was scheduled for Tuesday evening in Mumbai. As quoted by Hindustan Times, the film’s team said, “In light of the concerning health condition of the legendary Dharmendra ji, we have decided to cancel today’s event.”

Dharmendra shared a touching throwback picture with superstar Shah Rukh Khan last year, lovingly calling him his son. The post captured a candid moment between the two stars, showing their warm bond. The photo, taken at an awards event, featured Dharmendra and SRK smiling together. The senior actor wrote, “Bete hi hain ye sab. Maalik ka hamesha ehsaanmand hoon iss muqaddar ke liye (He is like my son too. I am grateful to God for blessing me with so much in this lifetime).” His son, actor Bobby Deol, reacted with several heart emojis, while fans filled the comments with love.

Earlier, writer and lyricist Javed Akhtar said Dharmendra had turned down the 1973 film Zanjeer, and Amitabh Bachchan became the last option and took the lead. In an interview with Instant Bollywood, Bobby Deol explained the emotional reason behind his father’s decision, “When Zanjeer was offered, Dad wanted to do it. However, humari ek cousin sister thi, aur unki shayad koi problem hogyi thi Prakash Mehra Ji se (we had a cousin sister who apparently had some issues with Prakash Mehra Ji). She came to the house one day and said, aapko meri kasam, agar aapne yeh film ki toh aap meri dead body dekhoge (‘I swear on me, if you do this film, you’ll only see my dead body'). So my father had to give up on Zanjeer.”

Veteran actress Hema Malini once shared a touching insight into her husband Dharmendra’s emotional nature. Behind his strong and charming personality, she said, lies a deeply sensitive heart.

In an old episode of the talk show Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai, Hema appeared with her daughter Esha Deol. During their chat, host Farooq Shaikh asked Esha if her father watched her films. Esha replied that Dharmendra had seen some of her promos and sweetly told her she still looked like a child, adding that she “looked like a doll.” When asked if he watched all her films, Esha admitted she wasn’t sure. Hema then smiled and said, “You know the problem is, he won’t watch them. He gets very emotional. Whenever I show him our dance videos, he starts tearing up. He’s a very emotional person, I don’t think he can sit through the whole film.”

Dharmendra also appeared on the show via video and praised Hema warmly. He said, “I am in this industry for the last 40 years... You are a picture of dignity... Because I am an extremely emotional person, so I can say you have sacrificed a lot to give happiness to everyone around you sometime at the cost of your own emotion.”

Veteran Bollywood legend Dharmendra, 89, was hospitalised on November 10 and is currently in the ICU after his health reportedly deteriorated. While his wife Hema Malini and daughter Esha Deol assured fans that he is recovering, wishes continue to pour in from across the industry. Amid the concern, actress Hina Khan shared a heartfelt throwback on Instagram, a screenshot from a video call with Dharmendra, where both are seen smiling. Captioning it “Dharam Ji” with folded hands emojis, she expressed her deep respect and admiration.

Hema Malini looked visibly emotional as she made her first appearance outside Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital, where her husband, veteran actor Dharmendra, is currently admitted. She was accompanied by her daughter, Esha Deol, as the two were seen seated in their car. The photos and videos, shared by Viralbhayani on Instagram, quickly went viral, with fans sending love, prayers, and heartfelt wishes for Dharmendra’s speedy recovery.

Sunny Deol’s team has issued a statement saying that he is getting better with treatment, in a statement they said , “ Sir is recovering and responding to treatment , let’s all pray for his good health and long life ????” He will be next seen in Ikkis with Agastya Nanda and directed by Sriram Raghavan.

Hema Malini was struggling emotionally, deeply in love with Dharmendra, who was already married to Prakash Kaur and a father of four. Dimple Kapadia, battling her own personal turmoil, harshly told Hema, “Dharmendra will never marry you.” Later, Dimple admitted she had unfairly projected her frustrations, saying, “I was hot-headed then. I’d get worked up about her problems and say, ‘This man will never marry you.’” Despite Dimple’s doubts, Dharmendra and Hema Malini eventually tied the knot in 1980, proving their enduring love and forming one of Bollywood’s most celebrated real-life romances.

Dharemdnra once attended a part where after getting drunk, Sanjay began speaking ill of other actors. Dharmendra patiently tried to calm him, but when Sanjay insulted veteran actor Om Prakash,Dharmendra’s co-star in Chupke Chupke,he lost his temper and slapped him, unable to tolerate the disrespect toward the senior actor.

After Superman became all the rage in comics and Hollywood, Indian filmmaker B.Gupta took the challenge to create the same magic for the Bollywood audience. In his 1987 released movie, Puneet Issar, who is popularly known for his character of Duryodhana in B.R. Chopra's Mahabharata, played the role of Superman.
Meanwhile, Dharmendra, or as the Indian cinema lovers call him, the ‘He-man’ of Bollywood, portrayed the role of Superman's biological father (based on Jor-El).

The fan community seems to be at ease, following Hema Malini's latest post on Dharmendra's health. Following multiple reports claiming that the actor is no more, Hema Malini posted, "What is happening is unforgivable! How can responsible channels spread false news about a person who is responding to treatment and is recovering? This is being extremely disrespectful and irresponsible. Please give due respect to the family and its need for privacy."
I pray to God that Dharmendra ji gets well soon."

Following her statement, fans have again been sending their best wishes for the actor, praying for his recovery. One of the users wrote, "I pray to God that Dharmendra ji gets well soon," while another shared a 'get well soon' picture. Another user wrote - "भगवान से प्रार्थना करता हूं कि बहुत जल्द स्वस्थ टिक हो और हमारे धर्मेंद्र जी हमारे सामने हो।"

Tuesday morning was packed with tense vibes as multiple reports claimed that veteran actor Dharmendra is no more. Several high-profile names also responded to the reports and shared their condolences on social media, which they have now retracted. Their posts were deleted after Esha Deol and Hema Malini slammed everyone for spreading fake news of Dharmendra's demise. After clarifying that the actor is recovering, as he is responding to the medicines, first Hema Malini was spotted reaching the hospital, and now Esha Deol was seen visiting her father at the health facility.

Bollywood actor Dharmendra was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital on Monday, November 10. According to the latest updates, Esha Deol and Hema Malini have dismissed the actor's death news and confirmed that the actor is responding to medicines and recovering. In the stressful time, ANI shared a video reporting that Dharmenda's nephew, Abhay Deol, has reached the actor's residence.

A tense atmosphere enveloped Mumbai this morning after rumors began circulating that Bollywood icon Dharmendra had died. Reports, which spread rapidly on social media and messaging platforms, suggested that the 89-year-old actor had passed away while on a ventilator in the hospital earlier this week. Several high-profile individuals also expressed their condolences online, but later retracted their posts.

In the midst of the chaos, his wife, renowned actress Hema Malini, visited the hospital today to be with the family. Before reaching the hospital, she refuted all false claims around Dharmendra's demise and said he is responding to the medicine and recovering.

As Dharmendra was admitted, everyone extended their prayers for the actor. Celebrity couple Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia Deshmukh also expressed their concern and prayed for the actor's speedy recovery as they interacted with the paps, during an event on Monday night.

“Unki sehat ke liye main prarthana kar raha hoon. Aur main chahta hoon ke jald se jald. I hope his health recovers. Jaldi se jaldi wo sehatmand bane, yahi ishwar ke charno me meri prarthana hai,” said Riteish, while his wife and actress Genelia added, “I am praying from the bottom of my heart, I just hope he gets well.”

Echoing with daughter Esha Deol's sentiments, Hema Malini also addressed and dismissed reports of Dharmendra's death. She wrote, "What is happening is unforgivable! How can responsible channels spread false news about a person who is responding to treatment and is recovering? This is being extremely disrespectful and irresponsible. Please give due respect to the family and its need for privacy.