The dissemination of misleading and irresponsible rumors regarding the health of Bollywood legend Dharmendra has caused significant distress to his family. Reacting strongly to the baseless speculation circulated across Indian media and social media platforms, his wife, the acclaimed actress Hema Malini, has issued a forceful denial and expressed her deep indignation at the unethical reporting.
In a candid message posted on her official ‘X’ (formerly Twitter) account, Hema Malini provided a clear update: “I want to assure everyone that Dharmendra’s health is recovering well, and he is responding positively to his treatment.” She severely criticized certain media outlets for their unprofessional conduct, stating that they are adding to the family’s anguish and distress by irresponsibly spreading false news.
The actress’s statement was emotionally charged, appealing to the media for ethical and professional accountability. She firmly stated: “It is inexcusable that some channels are circulating false rumors about a person who is currently in the process of recovering,” and emphatically urged the media: “Please respect the family’s privacy.”
Hema Malini’s strong stance highlights critical ethical questions about the extent to which celebrity privacy is breached for sensationalism, particularly during sensitive matters of health. Increasing the distress of a senior artist like Dharmendra and his family during his recovery is widely seen as an unacceptable failure of media responsibility.
