Veteran Actor Dharmendra in Critical Condition, Placed on Ventilator Support – Reports

Key Highlights

  • Veteran actor Dharmendra in critical condition, placed on ventilator support.
  • Dharmendra admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai due to breathlessness.
  • The 89-year-old is under the care of senior cardiologist Dr. Dev Pahlajani.
  • Actress Zarine Khan was seen at the airport, offering a reassuring message to the media.

Veteran Actor Dharmendra in Critical Condition: Health Update and Recent Developments

The legendary and veteran actor Dharmendra is currently in critical condition and has been placed on ventilator support at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai, according to latest reports. This development has sparked immense concern among his millions of fans.

Recent Admissions and Health Status

Dharmendra was recently admitted to the hospital after complaining of breathlessness, as reported by the staff from Breach Candy Hospital on November 1, 2025. The initial admission prompted doctors to closely monitor his health. However, reports on November 10, 2025, suggested that his condition had deteriorated significantly.

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Dev Pahlajani, a senior cardiologist at Breach Candy Hospital, is currently providing care for the veteran actor. Dharmendra’s family has not yet confirmed these reports, and updates are awaited from them as well.

Support and Reassuring Messages

The actress and wife of Dharmendra, Zarine Khan, was seen at the airport on November 4, 2025, shortly after the news broke. She offered a reassuring “okay” gesture to the media, confirming that her husband was doing well at this time.

Background and Career Highlights

The veteran actor, who turns 90 in December, has maintained an active professional life despite minor health issues in recent years. He has appeared in several films and is currently slated to appear in the highly anticipated war drama ‘Ikkis’, directed by Sriram Raghavan.

Dharmendra was also seen in the 2023 film, ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’ with Ranveer Singh, Shabana Azmi and Alia Bhatt. In 2024, he was seen in ‘Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya’ with Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon.

Family Life

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. This information provides insight into Dharmendra’s personal life and the support system he has.

Conclusion

The health of Dharmendra remains a matter of concern for his fans and the entertainment industry. Updates on his condition will be closely monitored, and the TOI Entertainment Desk will continue to provide updates as they become available.