Karan Johar LASHES out at media for Dharmendra coverage: "This is DISRESPECT"

After Sunny Deol’s heated exchange with photographers outside his home, filmmaker Karan Johar has now publicly spoken up in defense of the Deol family. Taking to Instagram, Karan expressed his disappointment over the media’s handling of veteran actor Dharmendra’s health situation, calling it a heartbreaking invasion of privacy.

Without mincing words, the Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani director shared a strongly worded note on his Stories, saying,

“When basic courtesy and sensitivity leaves our hearts and our actions we know we are a doomed race. PLEASE leave a family alone!!!! They are already emotionally combatting so much.... It’s heartbreaking to see a paparazzi and media circus for a living legend who has contributed so massively to our cinema... this is not coverage, it’s DISRESPECT.”

- Karan Johar

Sunny Deol’s Angry Outburst at the Paps

His post quickly caught the attention of fans and fellow celebrities, many of whom applauded him for voicing what several in the industry have been feeling.

Just hours before Karan’s post, Sunny Deol had confronted paparazzi gathered outside his Mumbai home. The visibly distressed actor lashed out at photographers for filming during such a sensitive time for his family. “Aap logon ko sharam aani chahiye... aapke ghar mein maa-baap hain, bacche hain... still you are taking videos like this?” he said with folded hands, urging them to show some empathy.

Sunny’s outburst came after days of heightened media attention around his father’s health, which fans feared had taken a serious turn.

Dharmendra’s Health Update and Fans’ Support

Fortunately, there’s some relief for fans, Dharmendra has now been discharged from Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital and is recuperating at home. Sunny’s team released an official statement confirming that the legendary actor’s treatment will continue under medical supervision and requested everyone to respect their privacy.

Fans across social media have flooded timelines with love, prayers, and heartfelt wishes for the 89-year-old star’s speedy recovery. Dharmendra, who was last seen in Karan Johar’s Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, will next appear in Sriram Raghavan’s Ikkis, slated to hit theatres in December.