Dharmendra Health Condition Today Latest News Update: Veteran Actor Is Recovering And Responding To Treatment

Dharmendra Health Latest Update: Veteran actor Dharmendra has been hospitalized since 31st October. As per the latest update from his family, the Sholay actor is recovering and responding to treatment. Since Monday night, fake news about the actor has been circulating on social media. However, Dharmendra’s daughter Esha Deol and wife Hema Malini quashed all the reports, and said that the actor is stable and under observation. Dharmendra’s family also requested the media to respect their privacy and pray for the actor’s speedy recovery.
Dharmendra Admitted to Hospital: What We Know So Far
The Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani actor was hospitalized on 31st October. According to a few media reports, he was admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy hospital after he complained about feeling breathless. However, later, Dharmendra’s team confirmed that the actor was taken to the hospital just for a routine check-up. On Monday, late afternoon, several reports started circulating about how Dharmendra was in a critical condition and was put on a ventilator. While his family continued to maintain that the actor was doing fine, on Monday late at night, several reports about him started circulating. While his family denied the news, on Tuesday morning, once again, false rumors about the legendary actor’s demise surfaced, after which his family had to issue a strong statement. As per the latest updates, Dharmendra is recovering and responding to treatment; his children, Sunny, Bob, and daughter Esha, have also visited the actor on Tuesday afternoon.
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Doctors’ Statement on Dharmendra’s Health Condition
Amidst all the reports circulating about the veteran actor’s deteriorating health, no official statement has been released from the Breach Candy hospital or the doctors who have been treating Dharmendra. In their latest update, the actor’s family shared, “Mr. Dharmendra is stable and under observation. Further comments and updates will be shared as available. Kindly don’t indulge in spreading false rumours regarding his health. Request everyone to pray for his speedy recovery and respect the family’s right to privacy.”
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Family & Bollywood Celebrities React to Dharmendra’s Hospitalisation
After the news about the actor’s demise went viral on social media, Dharmendra’s daughter Esha Deol posted on Instagram, “The media seems to be in overdrive and spreading false news. My father is stable and recovering. We request that everyone give our family privacy. Thank you for the prayers for Papa’s speedy recovery.” Hema Malini also condemned the irresponsible reporting the media and wrote on X, “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 extremely disrespectful and irresponsible. Please give due respect to the family and its need for privacy.”

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.
— Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) November 11, 2025
Going the media reports, actress Nimrat Kaur had also posted a condolence for the actor on social media, but she later deleted the tweet. Javed Akhtar also withdrew his post from social media. Slamming the media, actress Bhagyashree also wrote on Instagram, “Oh my God! How horrible for fake news to be spread like this about a person so revered! I am so sorry for sharing my condolence post for Dharamji… It’s simply what I heard on the news. I apologize. May God bless him with a speedy recovery.”
Actors Salman Khan, Govinda, Shah Rukh Khan, Aryan Khan, and Ameesha Patel also visited the veteran actor at Breach Candy Hospital.
Dharmendra’s Recent Public Appearances
Dharmendra was last on screen in the film Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya. On Dussehra, the actor had shared a video with a few fans on his Instagram. On 29th October, Dharamendra also shared the trailer of his upcoming film Ikkis, which also stars Agastya Nanda. In September, the actor also treated his followers reciting a sweet poem on social media.

Dharmendra’s Health Hory and Background
Actor Dharmendra has usually been very fit; in fact, he has always been referred to as the He-Man of Bollywood. However, over the last few years, Dharamendra has been facing some age-related health issues. According to several media reports, the Seeta Aur Geeta actor has been hospitalized occasionally for several reasons. Earlier this year, Dharmendra also had a corneal transplant surgery. 11 days back, he was admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital for a routine check-up after he complained of breathing difficulties.
On 8th December, Dharmendra will be turning 90; he will also be seen in Sriram Raghavan’s Ikkis, which is slated to release on 25th December.