Dharmendra death rumour: Esha Deol says father 'stable and recovering'
- By Web Desk -
- Nov 11, 2025
Esha Deol, the daughter of legendary Bollywood actor Dharmendra, has refuted rumours of her father’s death.
Dharmendra is admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital after his health worsened last week. Fans were left worried with celebrities rushing to the hospital to visit the 89-year-old actor on late Monday night after learning about his critical condition.
“THE MEDIA SEEMS TO BE IN OVERDRIVE AND SPREADING FALSE NEWS. MY FATHER IS STABLE & RECOVERING. WE REQUEST EVERYONE TO GIVE OUR FAMILY PRIVACY. THANK YOU FOR THE PRAYERS FOR PAPAS SPEEDY RECOVERY,” wrote Esha on her Instagram account.”
Earlier, Dharmendra’s team confirmed his death.
Dharmendra faced health challenges recently as in April 2025, he had an eye graft surgery. Videos from that time showed him walking out of the hospital with a bandage on his eye, smiling and reassuring everyone that he was strong.
Dharmendra’s contribution to Bollywood is massive. From Phool Aur Patthar and Mera Gaon Mera Desh to Seeta Aur Geeta, Chupke Chupke, and Deewaar, he’s been in films that shaped generations. And there’s still more ahead—he’s slated to appear in Ikkis. On the personal front, his family life has been equally full, first married to Prakash Kaur, then Hema Malini, with whom he shares a close family bond.
The veteran actor will make his final on-screen appearance in the upcoming film “Ikkis,” scheduled for release on December 25.
Dharmendra is survived by his wife, Hema Malini, and his six children — actors Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Esha Deol, Ahana Deol, Ajeeta, and Vijeta.
Fans and colleagues across the film industry are mourning the loss of a cinematic legend whose contribution to Indian cinema remains unparalleled.