FACT CHECK: Dharmendra, ‘He-Man’ Of Hindi Cinema, Passes Away At 89?

The entire nation was left shocked on Tuesday morning when several online reports claimed that veteran actor Dharmendra has passed away. It was said that the actor, who has been hospitalised since November

1, breathed his last on Monday in Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital. However, Dharmendra’s wife, Hema Malini and their daughter, Esha Deol, has now revealed the truth.

Hema Malini Reveals Dharmendra ‘Recovering’

On Tuesday morning, Hema Malini took to her X (formerly Twitter) handle and clarified that the actor is “recovering”. She called out “irresponsible” reports surrounding Dharmendra’s death and called it “disrespectful”.

“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,” the actress-turned-politician wrote.

Esha Deol: Dharmendra Is Stable

Esha Deol also took to her Instagram handle and issued a statement, clarifying that Dharmendra is “stable and recovering”. “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,” she wrote.

Dharmendra’s Health Update

Over the past few days, reports and rumours surrounding Dharmendra’s health have been making headlines. He was admitted to the hospital on November 1 after the actor complained of breathlessness.

Earlier, when the news came out that he had been admitted to the hospital, reports claimed that doctors had shifted him to the ICU and that he was allegedly on life support. However, Sunny Deol’s team later rubbished the exaggerations. A statement from his team read, “Mr Dharmendra is stable and under observation. Further comments and updates will be shared as available. Request everyone to pray for his speedy recovery and respect the family’s right to privacy.”