Hema Malini SLAMS media on fake updates about Dharmendra's death: "extremely direspectful & irresponsible"

Bollywood fans woke up to a confusing storm of messages on Tuesday after unverified claims about Dharmendra’s death began spreading across social media. What started as a handful of posts quickly snowballed into a wave of panic, forcing the Deol family to step in and set the record straight.

Hema Malini Calls Out The Chaos

A short while after Esha Deol issued her official clarification, Hema Malini took to her social platform with a sharp message aimed at sections of the media. Without naming anyone, she questioned how outlets that claim to be credible could circulate such serious misinformation. She reminded everyone that Dharmendra is responding to treatment and requested basic dignity and space for the family while they navigate a difficult moment. Her note echoed the frustration many fans were already expressing online over the reckless spread of rumours.

Esha Deol Confirms Dharmendra Is Recovering

Earlier in the day, Esha stepped forward with a clear update. She assured well-wishers that her father is stable and under proper medical supervision at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital. She also requested that people refrain from forwarding unverified messages and allow the family the privacy they need. Her statement was the first official word from the Deols, cutting through the chatter and bringing some calm to the situation.

Dharmendra was admitted to the hospital on November 10, reportedly for ongoing health assessments. Sources have mentioned that he is currently on ventilator support, though the family has not issued any confirmation on that detail. Over the last few days, the veteran actor has been visited by Hema Malini, Sunny Deol, and other close family members. Stars like Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Ameesha Patel also dropped by to check on him, keeping their visits low-key out of respect for the family’s concerns.

Deol Family Stands Solid

As the Deol family continues to handle the situation privately, fans are hoping for steady recovery updates in the coming days. For now, their unified message is simple: trust only what comes from the family, avoid amplifying rumours, and let Dharmendra heal in peace.