Bollywood’s ‘He-Man’ remains under observation at a Mumbai hospital; family urges respect for privacy.
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| Quick Facts | Details |
| Current Status | Stable and Recovering |
| Hospital | Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai |
| Reason for Admission | Admitted for observation/treatment following complaint of breathlessness (Initial reports suggested routine check-up) |
| Key Family Statement | “My father is stable and recovering. Please do not spread false news.” – Esha Deol (Daughter) |
| Latest Film | Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya (2024), Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023) |
Introduction: Clearing the Air on Dharmendra’s Health
Amid a flurry of unverified reports and distressing social media rumors, the family of legendary Bollywood actor Dharmendra (Dharmendra health update) has issued a clear and definitive statement: the 89-year-old star is stable and recovering. The actor, fondly known as the ‘He-Man of Bollywood,’ is currently under observation at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital.4
Dharmendra’s daughter, Esha Deol, took to social media earlier today (November 11, 2025) to directly address and dismiss the widespread but false claims regarding her father’s passing, urging the media and public to respect the family’s need for privacy.
The Official Family Statement
The Deol family’s response aims to quell the panic caused by misinformation.
In a concise message, his daughter Esha Deol stated:
“THE MEDIA SEEMS TO BE IN OVERDRIVE AND SPREADING FALSE NEWS. MY FATHER IS STABLE & RECOVERING. WE REQUEST EVERYONE TO GIVE OUR FAMILY PRIVACY. THANK YOU FOR THE PRAYERS FOR PAPAS SPEEDY RECOVERY.”
This was preceded by a statement from his wife, actor and politician Hema Malini, who expressed gratitude for the concern while criticizing the irresponsible reporting.8 Sunny Deol’s team also released a note confirming that Mr. Dharmendra is “stable and under observation” and is “recovering and responding to treatment.”
Hospitalization and Medical Status
The veteran actor was admitted to the hospital last week (around November 1) after reportedly complaining of breathlessness. While initial reports termed it a “routine check-up,” his subsequent continued stay and a shift to closer monitoring—following which false reports of his condition intensified—sparked widespread concern.
Hospital sources and family representatives have consistently affirmed that:
- He is stable.
- He is responding positively to the medical treatment.
- He is not on ventilator support, contradicting some unverified claims.
The entire Deol family, including Hema Malini, Sunny Deol, and Bobby Deol, have been at the hospital, and several industry colleagues, including Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan, have also visited.
A Timeless Legacy: Dharmendra’s Recent Work
Dharmendra’s remarkable career spans over six decades, cementing his place as one of Indian cinema’s most beloved and versatile stars. Even at 89, he remains active.
- He was last seen on the big screen in Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya (2024) and won hearts with his performance in the hit film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023).
- His upcoming film, Ikkis, directed by Sriram Raghavan and starring Agastya Nanda, is scheduled for a Christmas 2025 release.
As the nation prays for the legendary actor, the family requests that all updates be trusted only from official sources to avoid spreading further unnecessary distress.
