Dharmendra Health Update LIVE Updates | IFTDA Comes Out In Support For Veteran Actor Post Privacy Invasion

The Indian Film & Television Directors' Association (IFTDA) has expressed strong disapproval regarding the recent coverage of veteran actor Dharmendra's health by some paparazzi. Ashoke Pandit, the president of IFTDA, released a statement criticising this behaviour. "IFTDA strongly condemns the disgraceful and unethical conduct of certain paparazzi in their intrusive reporting of Shri Dharmendra Ji's health. Their reckless behavior is unacceptable and inhuman. A formal police complaint has been filed, and we demand strict action to ensure such indecency is never repeated," the statement read.

Babu Antony, a well-known Malayalam actor, recently posted a nostalgic photo on Instagram. The image was from the set of the 1996 Hindi movie, Mafia, where he acted alongside Dharmendra. In his post, Babu expressed his admiration for Dharmendra. He wrote, "A million dollar moment!! It was such a great experience working with the legend, the romantic, action icon of Indian films. Wishing a speedy recovery to Dharmendra

Choreographer and actor Sandip Soparrkar told IANS, “Dharmendra ji’s family is very dear to me. Esha is my student, and I’ve been performing with them for nearly a decade — I play Shiva, and she portrays Ganga. I sincerely hope and pray for Dharam ji’s speedy recovery. He’s a wonderful man with a golden heart, and I can’t wait to see him back at our rehearsals and pujas.”

Taking to Instagram, Subhash Ghai shared a post for Dharmendra as he extended a prayer for his speedy recovery. He wrote, "Our dearest HE-MAN OF OUR INDUSTRY SINCE 6 decades. Our beloved DHARAM PA JEE. Wishing u v early recovery. A star who always smiles n loves every one - big or small. He is beloved to everyone always. God bless him a healthy life."

As fans have been eager to get all the details about Dharmendra's health, Sunny Deol has urged privacy in this moment as the media gathered outside the veteran actor's house. In fact, the police also asked the media to vacate the place.

After Esha Deol, Hema Malini also took to Twitter and criticised news channels for spreading false news of Dharmendra's death. She wrote, "What is happening is unforgivable! How can responsible channels spread false news about a person who is responding to treatment and is recovering? This is being extremely disrespectful and irresponsible. Please give due respect to the family and its need for privacy."

Amid the news of Dharmendra's death, his daughter Esha Deol took to social media and clarified that the veteran actor is alive and stable.

Govinda was spotted by the shutterbugs as he arrived in his car to meet Dharmendra at the hospital. He was accompanied by his team as he visited the veteran Bollywood actor.

As Bharti Singh got snapped by the paparazzi in Mumbai, she prayed for Dharmendra's well-being and asked the fans to respect the privacy of the family.

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan arrived with his son Aryan Khan to visit Dharmendra at the hospital on Monday (November 10) night in Mumbai. SRK shares a close bond with the Sholay actor. Dharmendra featured in a cameo in Om Shanti Om, where his dance with SRK, Salman, Saif Ali Khan and Sanjay Dutt made waves on the silver screen.

Salman Khan was one of the first Bollywood celebrities to visit Dharmendra at the Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai. He was snapped by the paparazzi as he arrived in his car to visit the veteran actor and extend support to his family amid his health issues.