Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra is currently on ventilator support at a hospital in Mumbai. The 89-year-old icon is receiving treatment at Breach Candy Hospital, according to family sources.
The actor was admitted to the hospital over a week ago due to breathlessness that required immediate medical attention.
Actor Dharmendra has been admitted to Breach Candy. His team told India Today that while the actor is indeed in the hospital, he is getting better. They requested privacy at this time. “He’s under observation, but there’s nothing to worry about," they added.
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Dharmendra is one of Bollywood’s most celebrated and enduring stars. Throughout his decades-long career, he has delivered iconic performances in classic films like Sholay, Chupke Chupke, and Dream Girl.
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His contributions to Indian cinema have earned him a massive and devoted fan base. News of his hospitalisation has prompted an outpouring of concern and well-wishes from colleagues and admirers worldwide.