Tusshar Kapoor addresses father Jeetendra’s fall at Zarine Khan's prayer meet

On Monday, November 10, veteran Bollywood actor Jeetendra experienced a minor incident during a prayer meet for Sanjay Khan's wife, Zarine Khan, in Mumbai. The 83-year-old actor briefly lost his balance upon entering the venue and fell. Witnesses, including onlookers, security, and photographers, promptly assisted him. Thankfully, Jeetendra was unharmed, regaining his footing and sharing a laugh before interacting with the photographers.

Tusshar Kapoor on his father’s fall

Tusshar Kapoor reassured fans, speaking to Bombay Times, that there was no cause for concern. "He is absolutely fine. According to him, it was just a minor fall," Tusshar confirmed.

What exactly happened with Jeetendra at Zarine’s prayer meet

At Zarine Khan's prayer meeting, Jeetendra, dressed in a beige kurta and white shoes, was photographed by the paparazzi. He stumbled and fell due to a slightly elevated entrance. Assisted by three people, including a security guard, Jeetendra was unharmed and able to walk. The incident, captured on video, showed him looking at his phone as he fell, causing concern among fans online, with comments expressing worry and emphasizing the need for support due to his age.

In the video clip, Jeetendra is seen exiting his car and heading towards the venue. He stumbled on a step, seemingly distracted by the photographers, but quickly received assistance. Fortunately, he appeared uninjured. The prayer meeting for Zarine Khan, held at Mumbai's JW Marriott Hotel, was attended by numerous Bollywood stars, including Hrithik Roshan, accompanied by Saba Azad, Malaika Arora, Rani Mukerji, Jackie Shroff, and many others such as Helen, Aly Goni, Jasmin Bhasin, Rajat Bedi, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Esha Deol, Salim Khan, and Fardeen Khan.

Jeetendra’s work front

Jeetendra, celebrated for his roles in films such as "Himmatwala," "Caravan," and "Tohfa," has an extensive filmography of over 200 movies, many of which were successful remakes of South Indian blockbusters. His final significant film appearance was in "Ho Jaata Hai Pyaar" (2005). He later ventured into the digital space, making his debut in "Baarish" (Season 2), where he portrayed Jeetuji Gandhi.