According to reports, Dharmendra's team has confirmed that the veteran actor is not on a ventilator. He is said to be in stable condition and was admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital for routine check-ups. Meanwhile, amid the health concerns, an old video from his time as a judge on India's Got Talent has gone viral.
Amid reports of Dharmendra's critical condition, a throwback video of the veteran actor is going viral, showing him getting emotional while watching his life story. For those unaware, Dharmendra served as a judge on India’s Got Talent Season 9. During the show, a contestant from his hometown showcased his first house, leaving the actor teary-eyed.
India's Got Talent Season 9 contestant Nitish Bharti showcased Dharmendra's hometown, Sahne Wal, and his first home in his video introduction. "Yeh wo Sahne Wal hai, jiski mitti ne Dharm ji ko janm diya (sic)." The video then showed Dharmendra's photo from his teenage days.
The contestant was then seen going to Dharmendra's first home. The video turned the veteran actor emotional. As the contestant's performance ended, Dharmendra joined his hands and gave a standing ovation. With tears in his eyes, Dharmendra said, "Rula diya yaar." Talking about his homeland, the actor, "Us mitti ke kan-kan kaa mai ehsaan mand hu."
He further talked about the door of his house shown in the video where he always thought "Main kab Bombay jaunga?"
Dharmendra Health Update
Veteran actor Dharmendra’s condition is currently said to be critical. The 90-year-old was admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital. Rumours claiming he was on a ventilator were dismissed by a close family source, who told The Indian Express, "The whole ventilator news is fake."
The source added that Dharmendra has been hospitalised for a week since 31 October for routine check-ups.
The actor's team further added in their statement that there is "no cause for concern." Dharmendra is claimed to be in good health. The team reportedly stated, "It seems that someone spotted him there (in the hospital), which has led to a frenzy among his fans, but there is nothing to worry about as he (Dharmendra) is absolutely fine (sic)."