Dharmendra health highlights: Actor discharged from hospital, Deol family requests for privacy

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Ar ardent Dharmendra fan was seen breaking down, singing songs and praying for the actor's speedy recovery. "I can't hold back my tears. I have not been able to eat ever since I came to know about him (his health). I am praying for his speedy recovery...I have seen several of his films...", he told ANI.

Film producer-director Guddu Dhanoa was clicked leaving Dharmendra's house after meeting actor. He told the media, "All I can say is that he is fine. His condition is improving."

Deol family's official statement read, "Mr Dharmendra has been discharged from the hospital and will continue his recovery at home. We kindly request the media and the public to refrain from any further speculation and to respect his and the family’s privacy during this time. We appreciate everyone’s love, prayers, and good wishes for his continued recovery, good health, and long life. Please respect him because he loves you."

Dharmendra will now be treated at home as he was discharged on November 12, 2025. Dr Pratit Samdani will shortly give an update on the veteran actor's health outside Breach Candy Hospital.

(With inputs from India TV's Sachin Chaudhary)

Dharmendra went home from in an ambulance, which was spotted outside the Breach Candy hospital.

Bobby Deol visited his father Dharmendra and was seen leaving from Breach Candy Hospital at 7:00 am on Wednesday.

Doctor at Breach Candy hospital confirmed that Dharmendra has been discharged from the hospital as the family decided to take him home.

The veteran actor's fans are praying for his recovery. One of them spoke to Viral Bhayani. Watch what the fan had to say about the He-Man of Bollywood.

Badlapur actor Divya Dutta penned a post for veteran actor's health. 'Sir and I are from the same town in punjab..sahnewal. A bond his movies and he created. He's woven in our lives..our childhood. The HeMan.Get well soon Dharamji. You are precious,' read her post.

Veteran actor Dharmendra is currently undergoing treatment at Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital. He was moved to the intensive care unit (ICU) for closer medical supervision. Later, Sunny Deol, Esha Deol, and Hema Malini shared a health update, stating that the actor is stable. Esha Deol's official statement reads, "My father is stable & recovering."

When a pap from Viral Bhayani's team asked Hina Khan about Dharmendra's health, she replied, "What about Dharmendra ji? He’s fit, healthy, and perfectly alright." For the unversed, Hina Khan was spotted with her husband, Rocky Jaiswal, as they arrived to watch Shehnaaz Gill’s film Ikk Kudi.

Veteran actor Prem Chopra, who was hospitalised on Monday night for routine check-ups, was concerned about Dharmendra's health. In a conversation with ETimes, Prem Chopra's son-in-law, Vikas Bhalla, revealed that Chopra was worried after hearing about Dharmendra’s condition. He said, “When I visited him this morning, he was perfectly fine and in good spirits, but of course, he was concerned about Dharmendra ji's health."

Bobby Deol was seen leaving the Breach Candy Hospital after visiting to check on his father, Dharmendra's health.

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan was spotted at Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital with his girlfriend, Gauri Spratt, paying a visit to veteran actor Dharmendra.

In an old interview with Rediff, Dharmendra once reacted to his moniker, He-Man. He had said, “I am very romantic. I romance with life. There is a misconception that He-Man is always strong and cannot be romantic. When a He-Man romances, nobody can do better than him.”

Dharmendra's daughter Esha Deol, his nephew Abhay Deol leave from Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

Amitabh Bachchan once talked about his close relationship with his Sholay co-star Dharmendra, saying that he often turns to him for advice. He also called him his "mitra" (friend).

Read the full story here: When Amitabh Bachchan said he reaches out to Dharmendra for guidance: 'Mitra hain hamare wo'

Esha Deol's former husband, Bharat Takhtani, was clicked leaving from Breach Candy Hospital after visiting Dharmendra. For the unversed, Esha and Bharat announced their separation in February 2024 after 11 years of marriage.

Screenwriter-actor Akbar Khan arrived to meet Dharmendra's family.

Dharmendra's fans have gathered outside his Juhu bungalow in large numbers as the actor undergoes treatment at Breach Candy Hospital.

Sunny Deol was seen arriving at Dharmendra's Juhu bungalow with sons Karan and Rajveer.

Producer Nikhil Diwedi was spotted visiting Dharmendra's house on Tuesday in Juhu.

Family and friends of the Deol clan were seen arriving at Dharmendra’s Juhu residence as the veteran actor continues to receive treatment at Breach Candy Hospital.

Rajveer Deol, younger son of Sunny Deol, was clicked leaving hospital premises with brother Karan Deol.

Sunny Deol's son Karan Deol was spotted exiting Breach Candy Hospital after visiting his grandfather.

Dharmendra was known for his iconic films and even memorable dialogues. From "Basanti in kutto ke samne mat nachna" to "Kuttey kaminey, tu mujhse bachkar nahi ja sakta. Main tera khoon pee jaoonga", here's a list of the veteran actor's iconic dialogues that made him Bollywood's He-Man.

A throwback video of Dharmendra from one of his past birthday celebrations has resurfaced on the Internet, with fans rooting for his speedy recovery.

Dharmendra's nephew Abhay Deol has also arrived at Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital. He was earlier spotted at the veteran actor's residence.

Bobby Deol, who was at Dharmendra's Juhu bungalow, was clicked leaving for the hospital to be with his father amid treatment.

Abhay Deol was clicked exiting Dharmendra's Juhu bungalow, hours after arriving at his house as the actor receives treatment at the hospital.

Hina Khan, hours back, posted a screenshot of her throwback video call session with Dharmendra. She extended speedy recovery wishes to the veteran star.

Last year, Dharmendra shared a photo of himself and updated fans that he is "fighting against all odds" with regards to his health. This is what his post read: "Friends, fighting against all kind of odds to keep myself fit all fine…… Love to be always your favourite . Love you all."

Dharmendra's family has been frequenting their visits ever since the veteran actor has been admitted to the hospital. Last night, Bobby Deol's wife Tanya Deol was clicked outside Breach Candy Hospital.

A video offers a glimpse of Dharmendra’s house as the actor remains hospitalised.

Dharmendra often takes to his social media handles to share throwback photos with his loved ones. His last post on X (formerly Twitter) dates back to March, where he dropped a yesteryear photo with wife Hema Malini. "Look at this...," the 89-year-old actor wrote, while sharing the photo.

Police barricades have been placed outside Dharmendra’s house after he was admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital, as per ANI.

Sunny Deol's team has shared an update on the actor's health: "Sir is recovering and responding to treatment, let’s all pray for his good health and long life."

Dharmendra is all set to ring in his 90th birthday on December 8. Fans are praying for his speedy recovery so that the actor can celebrate the day with his family.

Dharmendra was last seen in Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani in 2023. Next, he will be seen in Ikkis, which also stars his Sholay co-star Amitabh Bachchan's grandson, Agastya Nanda.

Dharmendra married Prakash Kaur when he was just 19. At that time, he hadn't yet become an actor. Dharmendra and Prakash Kaur had four children: Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Vijeta Deol and Ajita Deol. Later, he met Hema Malini on a film set. They got married and have two daughters, Esha Deol and Ahana. Read all about Dharmendra's family tree here.

Moments after Hema Malini was clicked exiting the hospital premises, Sunny Deol was clicked entering Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital with his sons.

After sharing her husband's health update, Hema Malini was clicked leaving Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital.

Bollywood actress Ameesha Patel was also spotted outside Breach Candy Hospital as she looked stressed and refused to talk to paps.

Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan, close friends with the Deols, were clicked outside Breach Candy Hospital last night.

Sunny Deol, at the Jaat press conference in Delhi in April, had shared his father's health update. Addressing the media, he said, "Papa ekdum theek hain, cataract ka operation tha, chhota sa tha, aisa kuch nahi (Dad is absolutely fine. He had a small cataract surgery. Nothing to worry about)." 

Earlier this year, the 89-year-old actor underwent surgery on his eye. When paps noticed his bandaged eye, they asked for his health update out of concern. Dharmendra had then told them, "I am strong. Abhi bhi Dharmendra mein bahut dum hai. Abhi bhi jaan rakhta hoon. Meri aankh, eye graft (corneal transplantation) ho gayi hai. I am strong. (Dharmendra still has a lot of strength. I still have the spirit. My eye has undergone an eye graft, I am strong.)" He even added, "Love you, my audience and my fans".

Dharmendra is quite active on social media. On September 26, he took to Instagram to share a beautiful thought on life. He wrote, "Aajkal gham e Dauran se door gham e duniya se door……..apne hi nashe mein jhomta hoon."

Fans across the country have been sending prayers and messages of support, hoping for their beloved He-Man's speedy recovery.

Esha Deol shared Dharmendra's health update. She urged all not to jump to speculations about her father's health. Taking to Instagram, she penned, "The media seems to be in overdrive 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. — Esha Deol (sic)." She turned off the comment section of her post.

Dharmendra's wife Hema Malini and daughter Esha Deol were clicked arriving at Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital. They avoided any interactions with the paparazzi.

Security has been beefed up outside Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital, where Dharmendra is currently admitted.

Actor Abhay Deol, Dharmendra's nephew, was clicked arriving at the latter's Juhu bungalow.

Hema Malini, wife of Dharmendra, issued a statement on the actor's health. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the actor-politician wrote, "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 (sic)."

The veteran actor was shifted to intensive care unit on the morning of November 10 for closer medical supervision.

Dharmendra was reportedly admitted to the hospital last week due to ailment. His family had assured fans that there was no reason to worry.