Actor Dharmendra hospitalised in Mumbai, team shares health update: ‘It is a routine check up’ | Bollywood News

Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra, who will soon turn 90, has been hospitalised in Mumbai. His team shared that the actor is doing fine and is undergoing a routine check-up.
A statement the actor’s team read, “It is a routine check up. He is getting tests and some normal treatments done.”
Earlier in April, veteran actor Dharmendra underwent an eye graft surgery (corneal transplantation) at a Mumbai hospital. The 88-year-old star, known for his evergreen charm and indomitable spirit, was seen leaving the hospital with a bandage over his right eye, accompanied his team. The video quickly went viral on social media, sparking concern among fans and industry colleagues alike.
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Outside the hospital, the paparazzi gathered to check on his health. With his characteric humility and smile, Dharmendra reassured everyone, saying, “I am strong. Abhi bhi Dharmendra mein bahut dum hai. Abhi bhi jaan rakhta hoon. Meri aankh ka eye graft (corneal transplantation) hua hai — I am strong. Love you, my audience and my fans.”
His positive attitude after the surgery earned him an outpouring of love from fans across generations, many calling him the “symbol of strength and grace.”
Known for his iconic roles in Sholay, Chupke Chupke, and Phool Aur Patthar, Dharmendra has always been candid about his health. In recent years, he has frequently shared glimpses of his fitness routines and simple lifestyle on social media, inspiring fans to stay active and positive.
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Dharmendra will next be seen in Ikkis, which is based on the real-life story of PVC Arun Khetarpal, who made the ultimate sacrifice during the 1971 India-Pakan war.