Esha Deol and Hema Malini dismiss Dharmendra's fake death news: Relieved fans pray for actor's speedy recovery, 'Aap jld se jld apne ghar aye'

The news of sudden hospitalization of Bollywood actor Dharmendra sent shock waves through the nation, leading to widespread and alarming reports of his demise across social media. The situation was compounded when several high-profile personalities mistakenly shared tributes but later retracted their posts. However, the family quickly intervened with Hema Malini and Esha Deol setting the record straight and issuing statements, respectively. They categorically refuted all the death news as false, and reassured the public that Dharmendra is stable and responding to the medicine and recovering. This update brought immense relief to the the ardent fan community. Reacting to the family’s statement on Dharmendra’s health, netizens have extended prayers for the actor’s speedy recovery

Esha Deol and Hema Malini dismiss Dharmendra’s death news

“The media seems to be in overdrive. And spreading false news. My father is stable and recovering. We request everyone to give our family privacy. Thank you for the prayers for Papa's speedy recovery," wrote Esha Deol on her social media handle. Soon after her post, Hema Malini also issued a statement. She updated all that Dharmendra is recovering and expressed her disappointment on the false claims. She wrote, “Hema Malini also took to X (formerly called Twitter) and slammed the reports. She 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.”

Fans react after Esha Deol and Hema Malini confirm that Dharmendra is recovering

Netizens did express their anger towards the false claims, but they were also relieved to know that their beloved Bollywood star is doing better. Thus, while reacting to the statement issued by Hema Malini on X (formerly called Twiiter), one of the internet user wrote - “I do agree with you ma'am. I pray for the speedy recovery of our beloved phaaji.”

“Love you dharamji, Aap jld se jld apne ghar aye, Aur movie kare (may you return home soon and do more movies),” read another comment.

A third user wrote, “हम धर्मेंद्र जी के शीघ्र स्वस्थता की कामना करते है। (We pray for his health),” while another mentioned, “Hope he recovers soon and walk back home and these fake news spreaders get a lesson. I just want dharamji to come out of hospital and say ABHI HUM ZINDA HAI to media”

Another user posted a ‘get well soon’ greeting for the actor.

Abhay Deol arrives at Dharmendra’s residence

After issuing their respective statements, Esha Deol and Hema Malini were spotted arriving at the hospital. Amid the tense atmosphere, Dharmendra’s nephew and actor Abhay Deol was seen arriving at the actor’s house to extend his support. As of now, an update from the hospital’s end on Dharmendra’s health is awaited.

Dharmendra Health Updates: Hema Malini and Esha Deol rubbish reports of the actor's death

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