Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra, who had been reported to be unwell by some media outlets, is now stable and recovering, confirmed his daughter Esha Deol on Monday. She urged fans and media to refrain from spreading false information about her father’s health.
Esha Deol, through an official statement, said, “Papa is absolutely fine and recovering well. Kindly do not believe or circulate any false news regarding his health.” She added that the family is thankful for the fans’ constant love and concern.
Hema Malini, Dharmendra’s wife and veteran actress, also addressed the rumours, stating, “There is no cause for worry. Dharam ji is stable and under good care. We request everyone to stop spreading baseless news.”
Earlier, social media was flooded with unverified reports claiming that Dharmendra’s health had deteriorated, which caused concern among his fans and colleagues in the film industry. The clarification from his family has now put an end to all speculations.
Known as one of the most celebrated actors in Indian cinema, Dharmendra, 89, has maintained an active presence in both films and public life. He was last seen in “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani”, which was widely appreciated for his warm and charismatic performance.
