MUMBAI, NOV 11 : Actor Dharmendra is responding to treatment and recovering, his wife Hema Malni and daughter Esha Deol have said. Earlier unconfirmed sources had said that the veteran actor died at the age of 89 at Mumbai\u2019s Breach Candy Hospital. The veteran actor was admitted to the hospital after complaining of respiratory issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Tuesday morning, his wife Hema Malini, in an official X post on her handle @dreamgirlhema, said: “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 (sic).”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“The media seems to be in overdrive and spreading false news. My father is stable and recovering. We request everyone to give our family privacy. Thank you for the prayers for papa\u2019s speedy recovery (sic),” said Esha on her official Instagram handle, imeshadeol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Known as the He-Man of Bollywood, Dharmendra’s next on-screen appearance will be in ‘Ikkis’, set to release on December 25.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He is regarded as one of the greatest actors in Indian cinema. Dharmendra began his career with the 1960 film ‘Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere’. He was felicitated with Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian honour from the Government of India in 2012. In his career spanning six decades, he has done award-winning films like ‘Yaadon Ki Baarat’, ‘Mera Gaon Mera Desh’, ‘Naukar Biwi Ka’, ‘Phool Aur Patthar’, ‘Betaab’, and ‘Ghayal’, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Born as Dharmendra Kewal Krishan Deol in a village in Ludhiana, Punjab, he married Prakash Kaur in 1954 at the age of 19, before entering the film industry. Later, he fell in love with actor Hema Malini, whom he went on to marry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even at 89, Dharmendra remains active on social media, often sharing videos that promote healthy living and an organic lifestyle. Many of his Instagram posts have featured him driving a tractor, tending to his farm, and offering simple life lessons and farming tips to his fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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