This morning, legendary actor Dharmendra’s fans woke up with the shocking news of his death which was soon flagged as fake news. The 89-year-old actor was admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital earlier this week, sparking concern among his fans across the country. However, reassuring updates from his family have since brought relief. On Tuesday morning, his daughter Esha Deol shared a message on social media confirming that her father is “stable and recovering well.”
Amid swirling rumours about the actor’s condition, a representative for Sunny Deol dismissed speculation that the Sholay star had been placed on a ventilator. “Mr. Dharmendra is stable and under observation. Please refrain from spreading misinformation regarding his health. We request everyone to respect the family’s privacy and keep him in their prayers for a speedy recovery,” the spokesperson said in an official statement.

On Monday, several family members, including his sons Sunny and Bobby Deol and Bobby’s wife Tanya, were seen visiting the hospital. Many of Dharmendra’s colleagues and well-wishers from the film fraternity including Salman Khan, Govinda, Shah Rukh Khan, and Ameesha Patel had also dropped in to check on the veteran actor’s health.
One of Indian cinema’s most beloved icons, Dharmendra has left an indelible mark on the Indian audiences with powerful and emotionally-charged performances in cult classics like Sholay, Phool Aur Patthar, Seeta Aur Geeta, Raja Jani, Jugnu, Aaye Din Bahar Ke, Yaadon Ki Baaraat, Pratiggya, Charas, and Dharam Veer amongst others. His enduring charm and cinematic legacy continues to inspire generations of film lovers. Beyond his roles in front of the camera, Dharmendra has also shaped careers behind it. In 1983, he established Vijayta Films, a production house that introduced his sons, Sunny and Bobby Deol, through the hits Betaab (1983) and Barsaat (1995). Continuing the family legacy, he later launched his grandson Karan Deol with Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas in 2019.
Dharmendra is also a true connoisseur of automobiles. The actor’s car collection includes modern marvels like a Range Rover Evoque (₹85.7 lakh) and a Mercedes-Benz SL500 (₹98.1 lakh), reflecting his liking for vintage and luxury cars.