Veteran actor Dharmendra’s recent hospitalisation sent a wave of concern through the film industry and his fanbase. The 89-year-old star was admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital, where he underwent treatment before being discharged.
Family members have assured that the actor is now stable and steadily improving.
Amid the speculation surrounding his health, wife Hema Malini had publicly addressed the misinformation circulating online. Upset by the flurry of false reports claiming Dharmendra had passed away, the veteran actor called out the reckless spread of rumours. She wrote 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.”
A moment from Dharmendra’s personal life resurfaced online
As many breathed a sigh of relief following her statement, an unexpected moment from Dharmendra’s personal life resurfaced on Reddit – a rare photograph featuring him with both ex-wife Prakash Kaur and wife Hema Malini. For many, this was a striking reminder of the actor’s uniquely layered family history, as images of the two women appearing together with him are almost unheard of.
About his marriages
Dharmendra married Prakash Kaur in 1954, long before his rise to stardom, and the couple share four children – Sunny, Bobby, Vijeta and Ajeeta. Decades later, his onscreen partnership with Hema Malini blossomed into a real-life romance, and the two married in 1980. They share daughters Esha and Ahana, both of whom have spoken often about the warmth and strength that define their parents’ bond.