The past week has been an emotionally turbulent one for the Deol family, as veteran actor Dharmendra’s hospitalisation sparked widespread concern and eventually, controversy. After the 88-year-old star was admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital, a video recorded inside his room began circulating online, triggering outrage among fans and the film fraternity. According to HT City, police have arrested the hospital staff member responsible for secretly recording and leaking the clip, acting under charges of invasion of privacy. The arrest was made on Thursday, signalling a serious response to what the family and many others deemed a deeply insensitive breach. The video, which surfaced earlier this week, appeared to show Dharmendra surrounded by his family, including first wife Prakash Kaur. Several medical devices were attached to him, and the atmosphere in the room was visibly tense. Prakash Kaur was seen in tears while Sunny Deol attempted to comfort her. The private moment soon went viral on several social media platforms thus leading to the family taking legal action. Dharmendra’s health had already been surrounded by speculation and misinformation, with several false reports suggesting a critical condition and even triggering premature death hoaxes. His children, Sunny Deol and Esha Deol, repeatedly urged fans not to pay attention to rumours, sharing reassurances and requesting calm. The wave of inaccurate updates also deeply distressed Hema Malini who criticised sections of the media for what she described as “insensitive coverage” during a vulnerable time for the family. On Wednesday, more concrete information emerged when reports confirmed that Dharmendra had been discharged. The Deol family released a collective statement addressing fans and the press. “Mr. Dharmendra has been discharged from the hospital and will continue his recovery at home,” the note read. “We kindly request the media and the public to refrain from any further speculation and to respect his and the family’s privacy during this time. 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.”With the arrest now made and Dharmendra recuperating at home, the family hopes the focus will return to his recovery rather than sensationalism. For fans across the country, the priority remains the beloved actor’s well-being and the hope that he returns to good health soon. Also Read: Dharmendra discharged from hospital; family requests for privacy.
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EXCLUSIVE: Dhurandhar trailer launch POSTPONED due to Dharmendra’s ill-health
Since yesterday, November 10, the entire film industry and millions of moviegoers have been concerned over the health of Dharmendra. The 89-year-old veteran actor has been admitted at Breach Candy Hospital in South Mumbai. In such a situation, Bollywood Hungama has learned that a grand event, scheduled for tomorrow, has been pushed. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “On Wednesday, November 12, the much-awaited trailer of Dhurandhar was going to be launched in a grand fashion at Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre, BKC, Mumbai. However, due to the condition of Mr Dharmendra, the team of the film didn’t feel that it was the right time to bring out the trailer. Ranveer Singh, director Aditya Dhar and everyone else associated with the film are huge fans of Dharam ji and just like others, they, too, are very worried ever since he is hospitalized.”The source continued, “As a result, Jio Studios, B62 Studios, Ranveer Singh and other stakeholders unanimously decided that it wouldn’t be correct to release Dhurandhar’s trailer tomorrow. The event has now been pushed by a week. The team will come up with a new date soon.”On Saturday, November 8, Bollywood Hungama exclusively broke the news that nearly 2, 000 fans were also going to be a part of Dhurandhar’s trailer launch. The action entertainer, which also stars Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal and R Madhavan, will release in cinemas on December 5. Tere Ishk Mein music event cancelled Dhurandhar trailer launch is not the only event which will not take place. A spectacular event was planned today, November 11, at the iconic Royal Opera House, Mumbai, to launch the music of Tere Ishk Mein. It was going to be attended by Dhanush, Kriti Sanon, director Aanand L Rai, producer Bhushan Kumar and music composer A R Rahman. The latter was also going to perform the songs. In the afternoon of November 11, the team organizing the event informed the media that the event stands cancelled due to the “concerning health condition of the legendary Dharmendra ji”. Also Read: Dharmendra in a throwback interview: “I want to see diseases, corruption and discrimination eliminated from our country”.
Security tightened outside Breach Candy Hospital and Dharmendra’s Juhu home amid false death reports
For the past two weeks, veteran actor Dharmendra has been in the news due to health concerns. A couple of weeks after being discharged, the 88-year-old actor was once again admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital on November 10. Following his re-hospitalisation, unverified reports about his demise began circulating online, sparking confusion and panic among fans. However, Dharmendra’s wife Hema Malini and daughter Esha Deol have firmly denied the rumours, confirming that the legendary actor is stable and recovering well. In the wake of the false reports, security outside Breach Candy Hospital and Dharmendra’s Juhu residence has been tightened. According to sources, Mumbai Police deployed additional personnel around the hospital to manage the increasing crowd of media and well-wishers. Barricades have also been placed to restrict public movement and ensure patient privacy within the hospital premises. Mumbai, Maharashtra: Security has been beefed up outside Breach Candy Hospital pic. twitter. com/KLuZSWGgYD IANS (@ians_india) November 11, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bollywood Hungama???? (@realbollywoodhungama) Earlier today, Hema Malini and Esha Deol were spotted visiting the hospital. Over the past few days, several members of the film fraternity, including Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan along with his son Aryan Khan, Govinda, Riteish Deshmukh, and Ameesha Patel, have also visited Dharmendra to check on his health. Reacting to the circulating misinformation, Hema Malini took to social media to express her displeasure. She wrote, “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.”Esha Deol also issued a statement urging restraint. “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’s speedy recovery,” she wrote. As of now, Dharmendra continues to receive medical care at Breach Candy Hospital, with his family by his side. Authorities have urged the public and media to avoid spreading unverified information and to respect the actor’s privacy during this time. Also Read: Hema Malini points out Wikipedia falling for Dharmendra’s false death reports: “We request you to find some other way of entertaining yourself”.
“Marey unke dushman,” Shatrughan Sinha on his best friend Dharmendra’s death reports
Shatrughan Sinha is outraged by media reports stating that his dear friend Dharmendra is no more. “I woke up to these reports and assumed them to be true as they came from reliable portals and publications. To my shock and relief, the reports were untrue. Everyone favourite Dharamji is doing well and will soon be home. Marey unke dushman.”Shatrughan Sinha wonders who are these ‘sources’ spreading such false information. “Dharamji doesn’t have a team. So which ‘team’ confirmed his death news? This is all very distasteful.”Shatrughan Sinha and Dharmendra are very close friends. They have known each closely for forty years.“I am very fond of Dharmendra and also Hema (Malini). The three of us did one of our best film together. And that was Dulal Guha’s Dost,” said Shatruji affectionately. “We don’t get to meet as often as we’d like to. But whenever we do, it is an evening of great conversation, food and music.”Shatruji said his Dost is a man of many talents. “Do you now Dharmendra writes beautiful poetry, and that too in Urdu? He must publish his poems. They are amazing.”Shatruji says he always enjoys working with his Dost costar. “We’ve done other films together like Loha, Insaaniyat Ke Dushman and Zalzala. We would have also done Sholay together. But fate willed it otherwise. It is always a pleasure to work with an actor who has no feeling of one-upmanship. Dharmendra is a very confident man and artiste. He has never coveted other actors’ roles, never indulged in competitive games. There is not a malicious bone in that rugged body.”Said Shatruji, “I wish my friend many many more years of a healthy life. He has so much to be proud of. Now his grandsons are also actors. That’s three generations of the Deols in our film industry. That is not a small achievement.”Also Read: Hema Malini points out Wikipedia falling for Dharmendra’s false death reports: “We request you to find some other way of entertaining yourself”.
Hema Malini slams ‘unforgivable’ death rumours about Dharmendra; Esha Deol confirms he is stable and recovering
The Deol family was forced to intervene on Tuesday morning after a wave of false reports claiming that veteran star Dharmendra had passed away spread rapidly across social media and certain digital platforms. The rumours, which surfaced shortly after the news broke of the actor being hospitalised for age-related ailments, triggered widespread confusion among fans and prompted an outpouring of concern. Dharmendra, who was admitted for routine monitoring a few days ago, has been under medical care but remains stable and on the road to recovery, according to his family. Despite his children already keeping followers updated on his progress, misinformation continued to circulate, causing distress to both fans and the actor’s loved ones. Deeply upset by the insensitivity, Hema Malini took to social media to issue a firm statement condemning the false reports. Calling the situation “unforgivable,” the actress and parliamentarian expressed shock at how “responsible channels” could circulate such baseless news. She emphasised that Dharmendra is “responding to treatment and recovering,” and criticised the spread of rumours as “extremely disrespectful and irresponsible.” She further urged media outlets and social media users to allow the family space during this time, stressing the importance of respecting their 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, 2025Esha Deol, too, voiced her frustration with the situation, calling out the media’s haste in spreading unverified information. She reassured fans that her father is stable and recovering, adding that the family remains grateful for the prayers and well-wishes pouring in. Her message was clear: the Deols do not seek public speculation, only privacy and sensitivity from those reporting on the actor’s health. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ESHA DEOL (@imeshadeol)The rumours began circulating after reports emerged on Monday about Dharmendra being admitted to the hospital once again, which was quickly amplified online. By Tuesday, the misinformation had escalated to the point of falsely declaring the actor dead, compelling the family to step in and clarify the truth. Dharmendra, a beloved figure in Indian cinema with a career spanning over six decades, continues to receive strong support from fans who have flooded social media with messages of love and prayers for his speedy recovery. With his family assuring that he is stable, they hope the public will rely on verified updates moving forward and refrain from sharing misleading content. Also Read: Dharmendra health update: Veteran actor is stable, confirms family; dismisses ventilator rumours.