'Unforgivable, Disrespectful': Hema Malini SLAMS Media For Spreading False News About Dharmendra's Death, Shares Health Update

Veteran actress and politician Hema Malini slammed media portals and news channels for spreading 'fake' news about her husband, legendary actor Dharmendra's death. Taking to her official X account on Tuesday morning, she requested privacy amid Dharmendra's hospitalisation.

Slamming media, Hema wrote, "What is happening is unforgivable! How can responsible channels spread false news about a person who is responding to treatment and is recovering?"

She added, "This is being extremely disrespectful and irresponsible. Please give due respect to the family and its need for privacy."

Earlier today, Hema and Dharmendra's daughter, actress Esha Deol also reacted to his false death reports. Addressing the misinformation, Esha took to her social media to reassure fans, stating that Dharmendra is stable and doing well.

"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," she wrote.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar also took to their official social media accounts to mourn Dharmendra's death.

Dharmendra had been admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital last week. Earlier, reports claimed that he was on ventilator support, but Sunny Deol’s team had clarified late Monday night that the actor was stable and recovering.

Esha’s statement has helped calm worried fans and followers, who had taken to social media expressing their concern. Supporters have since flooded her posts with messages wishing the veteran actor a speedy recovery.

Dharmendra, known as the He-Man of Bollywood, has had a career spanning decades, delivering memorable performances across various genres.