Veteran actor Dharmendra, aged 89, was hospitalised at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital on October 31 for breathlessness and later discharged to continue recovery at home. In the meantime, his family faced a surge of death rumours and intrusive media coverage.
November 11, 2025
- Widespread rumours circulated early morning that Dharmendra had passed away, some claiming he was on a ventilator.
- His daughter Esha Deol and wife Hema Malini publicly refuted the death reports. Esha tweeted, “My father is stable & recovering… we request privacy.”
- Hema Malini called the spread of false news “unforgivable” and asked for respectful reporting and privacy.
- Fact-checkers noted several major media outlets had prematurely published news without verification
November 12, 2025
On 12 November, Dharmendra was discharged from Breach Candy Hospital and transported home to continue recovery under his family’s supervision.
The actor’s medical team noted that he had stabilised and was no longer in hospital. Following the false death rumours from the previous day, the Deol family issued a statement thanking fans for their support and emphasizing the need for calm, discretion, and respect during his recuperation. The industry also rallied behind the actor, with several colleagues visiting and extending best wishes, while media outlets were urged to avoid unverified reporting.
November 13 ,2025
- A hospital employee was arrested for secretly filming Dharmendra and the Deol family inside the ICU, which raised major concerns about privacy violations.
- The Indian Film & Television Directors’ Association (IFTDA) condemned intrusive media coverage and filed a formal police complaint against paparazzi and media outlets for unethical behaviour.
- As the privacy invasion escalated, appeals from Hema Malini, Esha Deol, and other industry figures intensified to respect the veteran’s recovery time and stop speculation
Dharmendra remains at home, under medical supervision, stable and continuing his recovery. The family’s consistent plea: please respect privacy, avoid speculation, and give him peace during this time.
