Dharmendra's health update: Hema Malini addresses rumors surrounding husband
What's the story
Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra (89) was recently admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital, sparking speculation about his health. While some reports suggested he was in the ICU due to breathlessness and on ventilator support, others claimed it was a routine check-up as he nears his 90th birthday. Some reports even started spreading death rumors. Now his wife and fellow actor Hema Malini has spoken out.
Family visits
Malini, Sunny seen visiting Dharmendra at hospital
Malini was spotted visiting her husband at Breach Candy Hospital on Monday. When asked about his health, she told HT City, "We're hoping for his speedy recovery." Before Monday, similar reports claiming Dharmendra was admitted to the hospital after complaining of breathlessness had spread on November 1, too. The legendary actor's son and actor Sunny Deol was also seen arriving at the hospital. His team dismissed the ventilator rumors.
Rumor control
'Rumor mongering like always': Deol's team on speculations
Deol's team dismissed the rumors as "rumor mongering like always." They said, "Sir is getting better. He's under observation. There's nothing to worry." The actor, known for films like Sholay and Dream Girl, was last seen in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023). He will next be seen in Ikkis, a war drama directed by Sriram Raghavan.