Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra has returned home to his Juhu bungalow after spending more than 10 days at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital. The news has brought immense relief and joy to his fans, who have flooded social media with heartfelt wishes and nostalgic throwback moments celebrating the beloved star’s illustrious career. Amid the outpouring of affection, an old video of the actor has resurfaced online, in which he fondly speaks about his elder son, Sunny Deol, and describes him as his “lucky charm.”
In the clip, Dharmendra recalls the early days of his life and how his son’s birth brought immense happiness to their family. The 89-year-old actor shared, “He was very young, around six to eight months old, when we came to Bombay. He wasn’t born in a big hospital — it was at a village midwife’s place, the kind who cuts the umbilical cord. When he was born, everyone in the village would say, ‘Masterji ka pota bohot khoobsurat hai’ (The teacher’s grandson is very beautiful).”
Dharmendra further reminisced about the traditions of his village, saying, “In the village, there was a custom that whenever a beautiful child was born, women would visit to see the baby. People would come from nearby places just to catch a glimpse of him.” He went on to express his deep affection for Sunny, adding, “That’s why I always say that when he came into our lives, it felt like God had heard my prayers. He has been very lucky for me. That’s why I named him Sunny — he’s like the sun for us.”
The heartwarming video has once again reminded fans of Dharmendra’s enduring bond with his family and his deep emotional connection with his children, especially Sunny Deol, who continues to carry forward his father’s legacy in Indian cinema.
On the morning of November 12, the Deol family released an official statement updating fans about Dharmendra’s health. The note read, “Mr Dharmendra has been discharged from the hospital and will continue his recovery at home. We kindly request the media and the public to refrain from any further speculation and to respect his and the family’s privacy during this time. We appreciate everyone’s love, prayers, and good wishes for his continued recovery, good health, and long life. Please respect him because he loves you.”
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