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Bollywood Icon Dharmendra Discharged, Fans Celebrate Recovery

11/12/2025

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Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra, 89, has been discharged from Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital after a brief health scare and is recovering at home.
Earlier rumors circulated about his death, prompting Esha Deol to say he is stable and request privacy.
His wife Hema Malini criticized media outlets for spreading false news.
Fans celebrated his recovery with Sholay-themed memes.
Dharmendra's upcoming film Ikkis is set for release on December 25, 2025.

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Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra, 89, has been discharged from Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital after a brief health scare and is recovering at home.
Earlier rumors circulated about his death, prompting Esha Deol to say he is stable and request privacy.
His wife Hema Malini criticized media outlets for spreading false news.
Fans celebrated his recovery with Sholay-themed memes.
Dharmendra's upcoming film Ikkis is set for release on December 25, 2025.