Shatrughan Sinha Refutes Rumors of Dharmendra's Death, Calls Him a "Dost"

On November 11th, 2025, veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha was shocked to wake up to reports claiming his dear friend Dharmendra had passed away. Sinha was relieved to learn the news was false, as Dharmendra is alive and well.

Sinha, who has been close friends with Dharmendra for over 40 years, expressed outrage at the "distasteful" false reports, wondering who was spreading such misinformation. The two actors have collaborated on several films over the years, including the 1982 hit "Dost," which Sinha described as one of their best works together.

While the two don't get to meet as often as they'd like, Sinha said their reunions are always filled with great conversation, food, and music. He also revealed that Dharmendra is a talented poet who writes beautiful Urdu verses, and encouraged him to publish his work.

Sinha praised Dharmendra as a "very confident man and artiste" who has never been driven by ego or competition, and has no "malicious bone" in his body. He wished his longtime "Dost" many more years of good health, noting that Dharmendra's grandsons have also joined the film industry, making it three generations of the Deol family in Bollywood.