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Bollywood Icon Dharmendra Recovering, Gears Up for New Film
11 Nov, 2025
Summary
- 89-year-old Dharmendra hospitalized, responding to treatment
- Family issues multiple statements to dispel death rumors
- Dharmendra to star in upcoming war drama "Ikkis"
As of November 11, 2025, veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra, 89, is recovering and responding to treatment at a hospital in Mumbai. Over the past few days, his family has issued multiple statements to address unconfirmed reports of his death that had been circulating on social media.
Dharmendra's son, actor Sunny Deol, first released a statement on November 8th, asking people not to spread rumors about his father's health and confirming that Dharmendra is "stable and under observation." Dharmendra's daughter, Esha Deol, and his second wife, actress-politician Hema Malini, also released statements reassuring the public that the actor is "stable and recovering."
Despite the health scare, Dharmendra is expected to continue his acting career. The iconic star, known for films like "Sholay," "Phool Aur Patthar," and "Dharam Veer," is set to appear in the upcoming war drama "Ikkis," scheduled for release on December 25th, 2025. Dharmendra's family and fellow Bollywood celebrities have expressed their support and prayers for his speedy recovery.
