Veteran actor Dharmendra, 89, has been on ventilator support since 10 November, sources close to the family told NDTV. The legendary star, who was admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital on 1 November after complaining of respiratory issues, continues to be under medical supervision.

Aamir Khan and his girlfriend Gauri Spratt arrive at hospital

On Tuesday evening, actor Aamir Khan visited Dharmendra at the hospital where he is admitted in Mumbai. Khan arrived with his girlfriend, Gauri Spratt in his vehicle.

Divya Dutta prays for Dharmendra

Actor Divya Dutta wrote on Instagram, “T spirit of Mumbai. The buzzing city. Traffic jam, and rushing vehicles one side and the closed road on the other side? Youngsters playing badminton… a mother embracing her son… And me?? A bit overwhelmed with my thoughts…@aapkadharam song playing on radio… He and I are from the same town in Punjab… sahnewal. A bond his movies and he created… He is woven in our lives… Our childhood. The HeMan. Get well soon Dharamji. You are precious.”

Fans and paparazzi gather outside Dharmendra’s residence

Worried fans and media were spotted stationed outside Dharmendra’s Mumbai house.

Esha Deol’s ex-husband Bharat Takhtani visits Dharmendra in hospital

On Tuesday evening, Dharmendra’s daughter Esha Deol’s ex-husband, Bharat Takhtani, reached Mumbai’s Breach Candy hospital. The veteran actor is admitted to the same hospital.

Sunny Deol’s statement

Amid several unverified reports about his health and even rumours of his death circulating online, Dharmendra’s son and actor Sunny Deol’s team issued a new statement, “Sir is recovering and responding to treatment, let’s all pray for his good health and long life.”

Earlier in the morning, Esha Deol also issued a statement urging restraint.

“The media seems to be in overdrive and spreading false news. My father is stable and recovering. We request everyone to give our family privacy. Thank you for the prayers for papa’s speedy recovery,” Esha wrote in her post.

Hema Malini Slams Media Over False Reports

Reacting to rumours about her husband’s health, Hema Malini criticised sections of the media for spreading misinformation. “What is happening is unforgivable! How can responsible channels spread false news about a person who is responding to treatment and recovering? This is extremely disrespectful and irresponsible. Please respect the family and our need for privacy,” she wrote on X.

Meanwhile, a video shared by paparazzo Pallav Paliwal shows Abhay Deol arriving at Bobby Deol’s residence in Mumbai on Tuesday morning. He was seen getting out of the car and quickly making his way to Bobby Deol’s residence. Meanwhile, Esha Deol and Hema Malini were snapped by the paparazzi arriving at the hospital in a car.

On Monday, Sunny Deol’s team released another statement requesting people not to circulate unverified information about Dharmendra’s health. “Mr Dharmendra is stable and under observation. Further updates will be shared when available. We urge everyone to refrain from spreading false rumours, respect the family’s privacy, and continue praying for his speedy recovery,” the statement said.

Shah Rukh Khan and his son Aryan, along with Salman Khan, Govinda and Ameesha Patel, were among the many celebrities who visited veteran actor Dharmendra at the hospital.

Often hailed as Bollywood’s He-Man, Dharmendra has been one of Hindi cinema’s most enduring and beloved stars, known for his powerful performances and charm across genres. Over his six-decade-long career, he delivered unforgettable roles in classics such as Sholay, Phool Aur Patthar, Chupke Chupke, Dharam Veer, Mera Gaon Mera Desh and Dream Girl.

Dharmendra was last seen in Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya alongside Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon, and will next appear in Ikkis, featuring Agastya Nanda in the lead role. The film is slated for release on December 25. Fans and colleagues across the industry continue to send prayers and messages for the veteran actor’s recovery.

Dharmendra’s next film

Dharmendra’s next film, Ikkis, will be released worldwide on Christmas Day. The war drama is directed by Sriram Raghavan.

Ikkis stars Agastya Nanda, Amitabh Bachchan’s grandson, as Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee. Dharmendra plays an important role in the movie.