Amid a wave of panic and false condolences circulating rapidly across social media platforms, reports claiming the demise of legendary Bollywood actor Dharmendra are unequivocally false.
The actor’s family and official team have issued multiple statements confirming that the 89-year-old star is stable and under continuous medical observation at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital.
The Hoax: Death Rumors & Ventilator Claims
Widespread social media speculation reached a peak on Monday, November 10, 2025, following unverified reports that the veteran actor had passed away. This misinformation was intensified by earlier reports suggesting his health had significantly declined and that he had been placed on ventilator support in the ICU.
The Reality (Fact Check):
| Claim Circulated | Confirmed Fact by Family/Team |
| Claim: Dharmendra has passed away. | FALSE. The actor is alive, stable, and recuperating well in the hospital. |
| Claim: The actor is on a ventilator. | FALSE. Sunny Deol’s team explicitly denied this, calling it “rumour mongering.” He is simply under close observation due to age and recent breathlessness. |
| Claim: The family is silent about his condition. | FALSE. Both his wife, Hema Malini, and his son, Sunny Deol’s team, have released official statements requesting privacy and assuring fans that he is stable. |
Official Statements Confirm Stability
The family has asked fans and media to rely only on official sources:
- Hema Malini’s Update: “I thank everyone for their concern about Dharam ji who is in hospital for observation. He is being continuously monitored, and we are all with him. I request you all to pray for his welfare and speedy recovery.”
- Sunny Deol’s Team: The team released a direct statement: “Mr. Dharmendra is stable and under observation. Further comments and updates will be shared as available. Kindly don’t indulge in spreading false rumours regarding his health.”
Hospitalization Details
Dharmendra was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital last week after reportedly experiencing breathlessness. Doctors moved him to the ICU for close monitoring, which is standard procedure given his age (he turns 90 in December).
Bollywood stars, including Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan, were seen visiting the hospital to check on the beloved “He-Man of Bollywood,” a gesture that underscored the film industry’s deep concern for the veteran actor.
Fans are urged to dismiss the death hoax and continue to send their best wishes for his swift and complete recovery. Dharmendra is slated to appear next in the war drama, Ikkis, later this year.
