Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra has reportedly passed away at the age of 89, just days before his 90th birthday. The news comes after days of swirling rumors concerning the actor’s health, with an ambulance and heavy security spotted outside his Mumbai residence earlier today (November 24, 2025).
The news of his demise marks the actor’s second health scare in the span of a month. Family members, including his wife Hema Malini and daughter Esha Deol, have been seen at the Pawan Hans Cremation Ground, accompanied by security. An official statement from the family regarding the passing is still awaited.
📰 Refuting Earlier Rumors
Earlier this month, false reports of the 89-year-old actor’s death had circulated online. Both his daughter Esha Deol and wife Hema Malini had swiftly denied the rumors, confirming the actor was stable and recovering.
- Esha Deol’s Statement: She had urged for privacy, stating the media was in “overdrive and spreading false news” and that her father was “stable & recovering.”
- Hema Malini’s Statement: She expressed disappointment, calling the spread of premature news “unforgivable,” “disrespectful,” and “irresponsible.”
🏥 Recent Hospitalization
Dharmendra had been admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai the previous week following a deterioration in his health. While reports suggested he was on ventilator support, the family confirmed he was recovering. His hospitalization saw visits from his sons Bobby Deol and Sunny Deol, as well as other Bollywood stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Aryan Khan, and Salman Khan.