Social media was abuzz with false claims suggesting that veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra had passed away. However, these rumors have been officially debunked — the legendary Sholay star is alive, healthy, and recovering well.

Over the past few days, several unverified reports circulated online alleging that the 89-year-old actor was in critical condition and on a ventilator. Clarifying the situation, sources close to the actor dismissed the rumors as completely false, confirming that Dharmendra is safe and stable.

According to the actor’s team, “he is merely under observation and recovering well.” They emphasized that reports about him being placed on a ventilator were entirely baseless.

Earlier on October 31, Dharmendra was briefly admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital for what family sources described as a routine check-up related to age-related health concerns. The hospitalization news initially sparked worry among fans and members of the film fraternity, but insiders assured that there was no cause for alarm.

Known for keeping his fans updated about his fitness and health on social media, Dharmendra continues to remain positive and active. Fans are relieved to know that the veteran actor, beloved for his iconic performances, is in good health and on the road to recovery.