By Ayesha Khan 
Mumbai, November 10: It’s just after nine at night, and the lights are still on at Breach Candy Hospital. Inside, Dharmendra, 89, is in the ICU. The day started with reports that he’d been admitted again after feeling breathless. By afternoon, the news shifted to ICU, ventilator, and family rushing in. No one’s saying much, but it’s serious.
His team put out a line saying he’s “under observation.” That’s all. Short, careful, probably written in a hurry. Everyone else, fans, reporters, and hospital staff is trying to read between the lines.
The Day Unfolds
According to NDTV, Dharmendra’s oxygen levels dropped earlier in the day. Doctors decided to move him to intensive care. Hindustan Times mentioned he’d been here last week for tests, just a regular check-up. He seemed fine then. The sudden return, barely days later, caught people off guard.
Relatives came quietly in the afternoon. Some of them avoided the media completely, using the side entrance. Hospital officials aren’t talking. Even the usual off-record hints are missing tonight.
Why Everyone’s Worried
He’s weeks away from turning 90. That alone changes how doctors act. Breathlessness at that age isn’t routine. It can mean infection, heart strain, fluid buildup too many possibilities. The ventilator report, whether true or not, tells you the doctors aren’t taking chances.
For the public, the reaction has been emotional. Dharmendra isn’t just another old star. He’s part of India’s memory. People grew up with him the laughter of Chupke Chupke, the fire of Sholay. It’s hard to picture him fragile.
Silence and Speculation
Here’s the problem: there’s no official update. India Today carried his team’s statement; LiveMint said he was critical; Times of India quoted staff calling him “stable.” The mix leaves everyone confused.
Hospitals don’t speak until there’s something solid to say. That’s how these nights go. Reporters wait, phones buzz, nothing moves. The doctors work, the family prays, the newsrooms fill the gap with maybes.
Outside the Hospital
The crowd has thinned a bit now. The cameras are still pointed at the gate, just in case someone steps out. Security’s firm but polite. A few older fans are still standing by the footpath, hands clasped. They don’t say much. Just waiting.
Inside, everything’s locked down. Nurses are avoiding questions. One of them said quietly to a colleague, “He’s holding up.” That’s the only thing that’s come out from the floor tonight and it’s enough for now.
What Comes Next
If the doctors decide to speak tomorrow, we’ll finally know whether he’s still on ventilator support or improving. If they don’t, it means they’re still watching and waiting.
For now, the city’s quiet around the hospital. There’s worry, but also patience. People remember the man who smiled his way through every role, who made strength look effortless. They’re hoping that strength’s still there tonight.
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