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Veteran Actor Dharmendra Hospitalised

Darpan News Desk IANS, 20 Dec, 2016 11:28 AM
  • Veteran Actor Dharmendra Hospitalised
Dharmendra recently turned 81 and was at his Khandala farmhouse where he usually spends his free time. He just returned to Mumbai on Monday and Tuesday, he was rushed to the hospital.
 
He is being treated by Dr. Vishesh Agrawal of Nanavati Hospital, who states, “Dharmendraji was brought to the hospital on Monday as he was experiencing uneasiness and is being treated for Gastric upset. We are observing him, and he is responding to treatment well and should be discharged in a couple of days.”
 
Recently, Dharam paaji celebrated his 81st birthday quietly and Hema Malini and his daughter Esha Deol also tweeted their wishes. “Recalling today the best years of my career, best & happy years of togetherness till date and the two lovely babies we have. Happy Birthday Dharamji!,” Malini had written.
 
Born in 1935 in a village in Punjab’s Ludhiana district, Dharmendra made his acting debut with 1960 film Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere. The actor went on to script a success story with films such as ‘Bandini’, ‘Phool Aur Paththar’, ‘Anupama’, ‘Chupke Chupke’ and ‘Sholay’.
 
We wish him a quick recovery and hope that he gets well soon and has a healthier and happier year ahead.

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