Veteran actor Dharmendra in critical condition, placed on ventilator support – Reports | Hindi Movie News – The Times of India

The legendary and veteran actor, Dharmendra, also known as the “He-Man,” of Bollywood was recently admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai, sparking immediate concern among his millions of fans. Latest reports suggest that the veteran actor has been placed on a ventilator.

Dharmendra’s health update

According to sources, the veteran actor is currently on ventilator support. The actor’s family is yet to confirm the same. Sources have reported that he is under senior cardiologist Dr. Dev Pahlajani’s care at the Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai.For the unversed, Dharmendra was rushed to the hospital after reportedly complaining of breathlessness, prompting doctors to place him under close medical observation. The hospital staff confirmed his heart rate, blood pressure, and other vital parameters were within a stable range.On November 1, a staff from the Breach Candy Hospital confirmed to Vickey Lalwani, “Dharmendra came in complaining of breathlessness. He is in the ICU and is sleeping now.”On November 4, veteran actress and Dharmendra’s wife was spotted at the airport shortly after the news broke, where she offered a reassuring “okay” gesture to the media, confirming her husband was doing well.

More about Dharmendra

The veteran actor, who turns 90 in December, has maintained a remarkably active professional life despite minor health issues in recent years, including a cataract surgery earlier in the year.Bobby Deol, Dharmendra’s youngest son, recently disclosed in an interview that the veteran actor continues to reside with his first wife, Prakash Kaur, at their Khandala farmhouse near Mumbai.

Dharmendra’s upcoming projects

Dharmendra is slated to appear next in the highly anticipated war drama ‘Ikkis’, directed by Sriram Raghavan. Amitabh Bachchan’s grandson Agastya Nanda is all set to make his big debut as Arun Khetarpal. The plot chronicles the untold true story of India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee, Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal.Dharmendra was also seen in the 2023 film,