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.
Dharmendra’s Famous films
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.
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Dharmendra’s Net worth
Beyond his on-screen charisma, Dharmendra is known for his entrepreneurial acumen, with an estimated net worth of around ₹335 crore spanning real estate, restaurants, and luxury cars. Fondly known as Bollywood’s original “He-Man” and “Garam Dharam,” Dharmendra extended his stardom into the culinary world after decades of cinematic success. His first foray into the hospitality business came in 2015 with Garam Dharam Dhaba in New Delhi inspired by his larger-than-life persona. In 2022, he launched another venture, He-Man, along the Karnal Highway, continuing his love affair with food and rustic Indian hospitality.
In real estate, reports suggest Dhardendra’s portfolio in Maharashtra alone is worth over ₹17 crore, complemented by agricultural holdings valued at ₹88 lakh and non-agricultural land estimated at ₹52 lakh. Further, Dharmendra often retreats to his lush 100-acre farmhouse in Lonavala. It’s a serene sanctuary far away from the city’s chaos. The Padma Bhushan awardee’s countryside estate blends luxury and nature, complete with a temperature-controlled outdoor swimming pool where he is known to practice aqua therapy. In keeping with his business instincts, the actor has also been exploring the idea of developing a resort near his Lonavala farmhouse which was first reported back in 2015, when he partnered with a hospitality group to conceptualise a 30-cottage retreat across 12 acres of verdant land.
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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.
