Bollywood’s legendary He-Man, Dharmendra, passed away at the age of 89, leaving the nation in mourning. However, even before his demise, the Deol family found themselves relentlessly chased by paparazzi during their most vulnerable moments.
Despite the family’s grief, cameras continued flashing as they headed toward the crematorium. Celebrities who arrived to pay their last respects were also pursued by photographers, sparking widespread criticism of the growing insensitivity in celebrity coverage.
Arjun Bijlani Calls Out Paparazzi Behaviour During Funerals
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Actor Arjun Bijlani addressed the issue in a conversation with Filmygyan, sharing his discomfort with how people behave at funerals and the media
frenzy that surrounds them. He expressed, “A lot of people from the industry will agree with me” that constant picture-taking during a funeral and treating it like a place to socialise feels deeply inappropriate. Arjun added that the paparazzi show up regardless of whether they are invited. He suggested that creating a designated area for photographers and enforcing clear boundaries would help maintain dignity during such sensitive times.
Karan Johar Condemns Media Intrusion Into the Deol Family’s Privacy
Amid the overwhelming attention on the Deols, filmmaker Karan Johar also voiced his concern. In an earlier Instagram story, he described it as heartbreaking to witness a “media circus” surrounding Dharmendra, who at that time was battling a serious health crisis.
Karan urged compassion, writing that the family was already enduring immense emotional turmoil and deserved privacy and respect during such a delicate period.
Ameesha Patel Urges the Media to Leave the Family Alone
Actor Ameesha Patel echoed the same sentiment and requested the media to step back and allow the Deol family to grieve in peace. Earlier in that day, Sunny Deol had an emotional outburst at the paparazzi outside his home. With folded hands, he said, “Aap logon ko sharam aayni chaiyeh… Aapke ghar mein maa-baap hain, bacche hain… Sharam nahi aati.”
Amitabh Bachchan Says There Are ‘No Ethics Left’ After Hospital Video Leak
T 5564 – no ethics .. कोई भी अचार-नीति नहीं
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) November 14, 2025
Amitabh Bachchan also weighed in on the matter, expressing dismay over the continuous violation of the Deol family’s privacy. His remarks came a day after Sunny Deol confronted the paparazzi. Taking to X and his personal blog, Amitabh wrote a cryptic yet sharp message, saying there are “no ethics left,” and calling the situation “disturbing” and “disgusting.”
His reaction followed the circulation of a distressing video leaked from Dharmendra’s hospital room, which exposed the family during an extremely emotional and private moment.
Dharmendra’s Final Days and His Legacy
Dharmendra, passed away on November 24 at the age of 89. He had been under constant medical supervision after being discharged from Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital, where he was admitted due to prolonged illness. Although he showed brief signs of improvement, he ultimately succumbed to his condition.
