Karan Johar slams 'media circus' around Dharmendra amid health crisis
What's the story
Filmmaker Karan Johar has slammed the media for their "disrespect" toward the Deol family during a difficult time. His statement comes after veteran actor Dharmendra was discharged from the hospital on Wednesday. The Deol family has been under immense stress due to rumors about his health, with Sunny Deol recently lashing out at photographers outside his home for invading their privacy.
Statement
Johar's post on Instagram
Johar took to his Instagram Stories to express his discontent with the media's behavior. He wrote, "PLEASE leave a family alone!!!! They are already emotionally combating so much...." "It's heartbreaking to see a paparazzi and media circus for a living legend who has contributed so massively to our cinema... this is not coverage, it's DISRESPECT."
Family privacy
On Sunny's outburst
Earlier, Sunny had confronted photographers outside his Mumbai residence for intruding into his family's privacy. He was seen saying, "Aap ke ghar mein maa-baap hai, bachche hai. Chu**** ki tarah video bheje ja rahe ho. Sharam nahi aati (Don't you have mothers and fathers at home? Don't you feel any shame)?" The family has been requesting everyone to respect their privacy during this tough time.
Health recovery
Dharmendra will continue his recovery at home
After being discharged from the hospital, Sunny's team released a statement saying that Dharmendra will continue his recovery at home. The statement requested everyone to refrain from speculating. It read, "We appreciate everyone's love, prayers, and good wishes for his continued recovery, good health, and long life. Please respect him because he loves you."
Media backlash
Hema Malini, Esha Deol also spoke out against media
Dharmendra's wife, actor-politician Hema Malini, and his daughter Esha Deol have also criticized the media for spreading false news about his health. Malini said on social media, "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."