Dharmendra health update: Hema Malini breaks silence on reports of superstar husband on ventilator, says 'we are...'

Veteran actor Dharmendra has reportedly made multiple visits to South Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital over the past two weeks. On Monday, November 10, speculation arose that the 89-year-old star had been put on ventilator support and was in critical condition. However, shortly thereafter, Dharmendra’s team, along with his son Sunny Deol’s representatives, dismissed the rumours, assuring fans that the Sholay star is in good health and there is no cause for worry.

Dharmendra's second wife and veteran actress Hema Malini also visited Breach Candy Hospital to meet her husband. When the BJP Member of Parliament was asked about his health update, she told HT City, "We're hoping for his speedy recovery." Sunny Deol, who is Dharmendra's son from his first wife Prakash Kaur, was also seen arriving at the hopsital.

Dharmendra and Hema Malini starred together in several iconic films such as Sholay, Seeta Aur Geeta, Dream Girl, Jugnu, and The Burning Train, among many others. Their undeniable on-screen chemistry not only created timeless cinematic moments but also blossomed into a real-life romance that made them one of Bollywood’s most beloved couples. They share two daughters - Esha Deol and Ahana Deol.

For the unversed, Dharmendra's kiss with Shabana Azmi in Karan Johar's 2023 romantic family drama Rocky Aur Ranii Ki Prem Kahaani caused quite a stir. He played Ranveer Singh's grandfather, while Shabana played Alia Bhatt's grandmother in the film that grossed over Rs 355 crore worldwide.

While Dharmendra was last seen in the 2024 sci-fi romantic drama Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya featuring Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon, Hema's last film was the 2020 romantic drama Shima Mirchi, that starred Rajkummar Rao and Rakul Preet Singh, and bombed at the box office. Interestingly, Shima Mirchi was directed by Ramesh Sippy, who helmed the blockbuster Sholay.

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