Veteran actor Dharmendra, 89, has been admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital for the past few days. Monday night, except for him Family Members – Hema Malini, Bobby Deol, Sunny Deol and others – Many Bollywood stars, including Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan, were also seen visiting him. Later, Govinda and Ameesha Patel were also seen at the hospital.
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While reports were circulating that the actor was in… Critical condition and on ventilator support, Sunny Deol’s team clarified that the actor’s condition is stable and asked fans not to spread rumors about his health. “Mr. Dharmendra is stable and under observation. Further comments and updates will be shared as and when available. Please do not indulge in spreading false rumors regarding his health. I request everyone to pray for his speedy recovery and respect the family’s right to privacy,” the statement read.
Hema Malini also took to social media to dismiss the rumours, and wrote: “I thank everyone for their concern regarding Dharam ji who is in the hospital for observation. He is being monitored constantly and we are all with him. I request you all to pray for his well-being and speedy recovery.”
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After Shah Rukh and Salman’s visit, the paparazzi spotted Govinda arriving at the hospital late at night. The actor was seen, accompanied by his team members, driving his own car. Ameesha Patel, who starred alongside Sunny Deol in Gaadar and Gaadar 2, was seen leaving the hospital after meeting the Deol family. Amisha declined to comment on his health condition, and indicated from her car that she preferred to remain silent.
Comedian and TV presenter Bharti Singh, who is currently undergoing treatment at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital, also extended her heartfelt wishes for the veteran actor’s recovery. On Monday night, Bharti was spotted by the paparazzi, where she spoke about his health and said: “He is God and we have with Him, and nothing will happen. If you pray he will be healed soon. (God and our prayers are with him. Nothing will happen. You just wish him a speedy recovery).
Dharmendra will next be seen in Sriram Raghavan’s film Ikkis. The film also stars Amitabh Bachchan’s grandson Agastya Nanda and Jaideep Ahlawat in pivotal roles.
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