Veteran actor Dharmendra, who was hospitalised last week, is reportedly on ventilator support at Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital.
According to a report in NDTV, the Sholay actor was rushed to the hospital after he complained of breathlessness. The veteran star will turn 90 on December 8, 2025.
On October 31, it was reported that the actor, fondly known as the 'He-Man' of Indian cinema, has been hospitalised and is said to be undergoing a routine medical check-up.
According to a source quoted by TV9 Bharatvarsh, "Dharmendra is turning 90, and age-related health issues are there, so he has been admitted for some tests. There is nothing grave that is being reported by some sections of the media."
Recently, in an interview, actor Bobby Deol, youngest son of Dharmendra, revealed that his father continues to live with his first wife, Prakash Kaur, at their farmhouse in Khandala, near Mumbai.
The veteran star often shares his fitness and workout videos on social media.
A few days back, he shared an inspiring video from his physiotherapy session, and gave a glimpse of his commitment to health and fitness. He wrote along with the clip, "Friends, with your good wishes and his blessings, I am working hard to be fit and fine. Yoga, exercise and now physiotherapy.
Earlier, he had flaunted his impressive leg muscles and a physique that could rival men half his age, proving that age is no barrier for him. The iconic star continues to defy time, staying committed to his fitness journey through a mix of regular workouts and physiotherapy.
On the work front, Dharmendra will next appear in National Award-winning filmmaker Sriram Raghavan’s Ikkis, alongside Agastya Nanda, grandson of megastar Amitabh Bachchan.
The war drama is based on the life of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, PVC, the youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, who displayed extraordinary courage in battle. The recently unveiled trailer has received widespread praise from both celebrities and audiences.
