On Thursday night, social media was abuzz with concern for veteran actor Dharmendra after he posted a somber picture on his Instagram account, accompanied by a cryptic note. Dharmendra, who remains highly active on social media, frequently shares glimpses of his personal and professional life with his fans. However, this latest post was different, stirring unease among his admirers.
On June 21, Dharmendra posted the picture with an enigmatic caption that read, “Blindl faith, on sweet attitude sometime is a blunder.” The vague nature of the message left his followers speculating about the underlying meaning and the actor’s state of mind. Almost immediately, fans flooded the comments section, expressing their worries and voicing their support for the beloved actor.
One fan commented, “Love you @aapkadharam sir, you are the biggest academy in yourself and there is a lot of learning things still watching your movies truly inspiring and greatest actor, very respectful …..❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️”. Another follower wrote, “Aisa Aisa photo insta pe dekh ke bohut chinta aa raha hai,” translating to “Seeing such photos on Instagram causes a lot of concern.”
This is not the first time Dharmendra has made headlines due to his social media activities. Recently, he generated buzz with an Instagram post—subsequently deleted—where he mentioned his struggles with sleep, prompting concerns about his health. Adding to the worries, a report emerged indicating that the 88-year-old ‘Sholay’ actor had sustained injuries at a family wedding, which further affected his well-being.
According to a source who spoke to the Hindustan Times, Dharmendra attended a family wedding in Udaipur with his sons Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol. Unfortunately, he injured his back and leg while dancing, which exacerbated due to his age and exertion. “He hurt his back and leg while dancing. And his health also suffered because of exertion and old age,” the source noted.
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The same source reassured fans, stating, “He was exhausted because of the exertion, and it got bad because of his injury. However, he is doing fine now and is on the road to recovery. In fact, he is taking it slow now and focusing on his health completely.”
Dharmendra is revered in the Indian film industry for his versatility, having excelled in romance, action, and comedy films. Some of his most celebrated works include ‘Ayee Milan Ki Bela’, ‘Phool Aur Patthar’, ‘Aaye Din Bahar Ke’, ‘Aankhen’, ‘Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke’, and ‘Anupama’. His prolific career has left an indelible mark on Indian cinema.
In his personal life, Dharmendra was initially married to Prakash Kaur, with whom he shares four children: sons Sunny and Bobby Deol, as well as daughters Ajeeta and Vijeta. In 1980, he married actress Hema Malini, and the couple went on to appear in several films together, such as ‘The Burning Train’, ‘Sholay’, ‘Raja Jani’, ‘Baghavat’, ‘Dharm Aur Qanoon’, and ‘Do Dishayen’. Dharmendra and Hema Malini have two daughters, Esha Deol and Ahana Deol.
Despite his age, Dharmendra has remained active in the industry and continues to endear himself to fans with his performances. He was last seen in ‘Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya’ alongside Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon. More recently, he made headlines for his role in ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’.
Fans of Dharmendra are hopeful that he will overcome this rough patch and continue to grace the screens with his talent and charisma. As he focuses on recovering from his recent injury, the prayers and best wishes of his admirers are undoubtedly with him. The outpouring of concern demonstrates the deep bond Dharmendra shares with his fans, who remain ever loyal and supportive.
As the actor navigates this challenging period, the public remains eager for updates, hopeful that their beloved ‘He-Man’ of Bollywood will soon return to his energetic and engaging self.
