In a relief to his fans and well-wishers, veteran actor has been discharged from the hospital. The 89-year-old was admitted to the Breach Candy hospital on October 31 after he reportedly complained of breathlessness. This morning, an ambulance was seen leaving the hospital for the actor’s home in Juhu. Following this, Dr Prof Pratit Samdani, who was treating the Sholay actor said that Dharmendra’s treatment would continue at home.
He told the media, “Mr Dharmendra ji Deol has been discharged this morning from the hospital at 7:30 am. His recovery will continue at home.”
His family also issued a statement confirming the same. It read, “Mr. Dharmendra has been discharged from the hospital and will continue his recovery at home. We kindly request the media and the public to refrain from any further speculation and to respect his and the family’s privacy during this time. We appreciate everyone’s love, prayers, and good wishes for his continued recovery, good health, and long life. Please respect him because he loves you.”
Several celebrities including Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan and Govinda among others had visited Dharmendra when he was admitted in this hospital. Meanwhile, on Tuesday, several news portals reported that the actor had passed away, following which his daughter Esha Deol and wife Hema Malini refuted the rumours.
Dharmendra made his debut in 1960 and quickly became a superstar. He was known for his versatility, mastering roles from the romantic hero to the tough action star. His career boasts over 300 films, many of which are considered classics today.
Some of his most memorable performances include the iconic role of Veeru in the cult classic Sholay, as well as memorable performances in Phool Aur Patthar, Seeta Aur Geeta, Chupke Chupke, Dharam Veer, and Pratigya. His natural charm and powerful screen presence earned him millions of fans worldwide.
We wish him a speedy recovery.
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