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Dharmendra hospitalised again at Breach Candy, currently under observation

Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra, who has been hospitalized at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital since October 31, is currently under observation and recuperating, according to sources close to his family. Contrary to circulating reports, the actor is not on ventilator support. Sunny Deol, Dharmendra’s son, visited him at the hospital recently and was reassured that all is well. The misinformation regarding his critical condition and ventilator support has been dismissed as fake, as per a report by the Indian Express. The report stated that Dharmendra was admitted initially for a routine health check-up and has been undergoing regular medical tests since. His family and hospital sources emphasize that there is no cause for alarm. The actor often visits the hospital for such tests, and his current stay is part of ongoing health monitoring. Despite conflicting media reports suggesting that Dharmendra’s health had deteriorated, the family maintains that he remains in stable condition. However, some updates indicate that he was moved to intensive care for closer monitoring after experiencing breathlessness. Fans and industry colleagues have sent prayers and well wishes, with many hopeful for the actor’s speedy recovery. The legendary actor, famous for classics like Sholay, Chupke Chupke, and Seeta Aur Geeta, is nearing his 90th birthday this December. He was last seen on screen in Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya (2024) and is set to appear soon in Ikkis, a war drama directed by Sriram Raghavan, alongside Agastya Nanda. Dharmendra’s health remains closely monitored by a team of specialists, and his fans continue to follow updates closely, sending heartfelt support to the Bollywood icon. This article reflects the latest verified information up to November 10, 2025, and will be updated as new details emerge. Also Read: Dharmendra hospitalised after breathlessness; condition stable at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital.

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Veteran actor-singer Sulakshana Pandit passes away at 71 due to cardiac arrest

Veteran actor-singer Sulakshana Pandit has passed away at the age of 71, her brother Lalit Pandit confirmed in a statement to PTI. Sulakshana was being taken to Nanavati Hospital when she passed away. According to Lalit Pandit, “She passed away due to cardiac arrest around 7 pm. She had complained of breathlessness and seemed a bit unwell. We were taking her to Nanavati hospital, but she died before we could reach the hospital.”The esteemed artiste died on Thursday, November 6, 2025, while being rushed to Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai after experiencing breathlessness the previous evening. Sulakshana Pandit achieved acclaim both as an actor and as a playback singer. She made her film debut in 1975 with Uljhan opposite Sanjeev Kumar and went on to work with leading stars such as Rajesh Khanna, Shashi Kapoor and Vinod Khanna. Her filmography includes titles such as Sankoch, Hera Pheri, Khandaan, Dharam Khanta, Do Waqt Ki Roti and Gora among many others. In parallel, she built a successful career as a playback singer, lending her voice to songs in Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Oriya and Gujarati. Some of her popular tracks include ‘Tu Hi Saagar Tu Hi Kinara’, ‘Pardesiya Tere Desh Mein’, ‘Bekrar Dil Tut Gaya’, ‘Baandhi Re Kahe Preet’, ‘Saat Samundar Paar’, ‘Somvaar Ko Hum Mile’, ‘Sona Re Tujhe Kaise Miloon’, ‘Yeh Pyara Lage Tera Chehra’, and ‘Yeh Pyar Kiya Hai’. Born into a musically inclined family from Hisar in Haryana, she was the niece of the legendary classical vocalist Pandit Jasraj. She began singing at the age of nine and launched her professional career alongside her brother Mandheer Pandit. Her siblings include Lalit Pandit, Jatin Pandit, and actor ­Vijayata Pandit. Her untimely passing leaves a void in both the world of acting and music. Tributes are expected to pour in from colleagues, fans and admirers across the industry.