DHARMENDRA is “stable and recovering”, the veteran actor’s family said on Tuesday, urging the media to stop circulating false news about his health. The 89-year-old star continues to remain under observation at a Mumbai hospital. Earlier in the day, there were several news reports about Dharmendra’s death but daughter Esha Deol dismissed them in a post on Instagram. “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,” Esha wrote on Instagram.

 

Dharmendra’s wife, actor-politician Hema Malini, also criticised “irresponsible” media coverage of the veteran actor’s health in a post on X. “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. A representative of Dharmendra’s son, actor Sunny Deol, said the veteran star is “responding to treatment”. “Sir is recovering and responding to treatment, let’s all pray for his good health and long life,” the representative told PTI.