Veteran actor Dharmendra is in a critical condition at his Mumbai residence, several media reports claimed on Monday (November 24). Earlier today, an ambulance was spotted outside his house.
However, the Deol family has not shared anything regarding his health yet. An official confirmation is awaited.
Meanwhile, security has been tightened outside Dharmendra's residence. Several celebrities were spotted arriving to meet the actor.
Dharmendra was admitted to the hospital a few days before October 31 after he reportedly complained of breathlessness. His condition had been serious, and he was placed on ventilator for a brief period. Doctors later stabilised him, and he was discharged over a week ago with instructions to continue treatment at home.
A senior doctor who was treating the actor confirmed that his medical care would now take place under home supervision. Dharmendra’s family also issued a statement at the time of his discharge. They also requested the media to avoid unnecessary speculation and allow him privacy during his recovery.
A few days back, it was reported that with his condition stabilising, Dharmendra's family is reportedly planning to celebrate his 90th birthday on December 8.
On November 11, several reports falsely claimed that Dharmendra had passed away. Reacting to the rumours, the actor's daughter Esha Deol wrote on Instagram, "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."
Hema Malini also lashed out, saying, "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."
Meanwhile, on the work front, Dharmendra is set to star next Sriram Raghavan's upcoming film Ikkis. The film also stars megastar Amitabh Bachchan's grandson Agastya Nanda. It is all set to hit the big screens on December 25.
