Mumbai: Veteran actor Dharmendra assured fans that he is "hale and hearty" after being hit by dengue, on Friday. The 83-year-old actor was admitted to Hinduja Hospital in suburban Khar last week.
Giving his health update, Dharmendra took to Instagram and wrote, "Friends, Lucknow gaya tha... achanak dengue naam ki besharm beemari ne aa ghera.. ab zara araam hai."
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"Love you friends, I am hale hearty with your good wishes," he added.
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"He was diagnosed with dengue a few days back and was admitted to the hospital. He returned home three days back. He is a bit better now, he is taking rest," a source close to the actor told.
On the film front, Dharmendra was most recently seen in Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se, alongside sons Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol.
On the front, Dharmendra was last seen in 2015 film Second Hand Husband but he has been fairly active in the film circuit. Last month, Dharmendra attended several promotional events for his grandson Karan Deol's (son of actor Sunny Deol) debut film Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas. He also attended screenings and gave interviews to ensure Karan Deol's film gets a boost at the box office.
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Dharmendra was a name to reckon with in Bollywood in the 60s, 70s and 80s. He reportedly holds the record of most number of hits in a career spanning for over 50 years. Sholay, Satyakam, Naya Zamana, Dharam Veer, Loafer, Chupke Chupke, Yaadon Ki Baaraat, Anupama, Phool Aur Patthar and Mera Gaon Mera Desh are just a few of his best-known films.
From PTI inputs.
