Dharmendra discharged from hospital, family opts for home treatment

Veteran actor Dharmendra was discharged from the Breach Candy hospital in south Mumbai on Wednesday morning and will continue his recovery at home, the family said. The 89-year-old actor was discharged from the hospital days after he was admitted there for some tests, which were not disclosed by the family and hospital authorities. In a statement, the family urged for "privacy" and "respect". The news brought relief to fans who had been anxiously waiting for an update about the iconic star’s health. The actor, known for his legendary roles in films like Sholay, Chupke Chupke, and Phool Aur Patthar, had reportedly been admitted for a routine check-up and observation.
On Tuesday, several media outlets reported about Dharmendra's death but the family refuted it and urged for privacy. “The media seems to be in over-drive and spreading false news. My father is stable and recovering. We request everyone to give our family privacy. Thank you for the prayers for papa’s speedy recovery,” daughter Esha wrote on Instagram on Tuesday. Dharmendra’s wife, actor-politician Hema Malini, also criticised “irresponsible” media coverage of the veteran actor’s health in a post on X on Tuesday.
"What is happening is unforgivable! How can responsible channels spread false news about a person who is responding to treatment and is recovering? This is being extremely disrespectful and irresponsible. Please give due respect to the family and its need for privacy," Malini wrote. Several Bollywood celebrities including Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan visited Dharmendra at the hospital.