Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra recently became the subject of disturbing fake news claiming his death. The false reports, spread by several news channels and websites, have sparked outrage among fans and industry members alike.
Social media was flooded with condolence messages after a few outlets falsely announced that Dharmendra had passed away. Within minutes, the news went viral, with pages gaining massive traction based on misinformation.
Reacting strongly, Hema Malini condemned the spread of fake news, calling it irresponsible and shameful. She clarified that Dharmendra is alive, responding well to treatment, and recovering steadily. “How can responsible channels spread false news about a person who is recovering?” she said, expressing her disappointment with the media.
Shockingly, even reputed outlets such as Times Now and Aaj Tak carried reports of Dharmendra’s alleged death. The misinformation even led to his Wikipedia page being temporarily updated to declare him dead.
The incident raises serious concerns about modern journalism’s race for TRPs and online visibility. The spread of unverified claims shows how accuracy is often sacrificed for speed and sensationalism.
As Dharmendra continues to recover, fans hope that the actor’s health improves and that the media learns the importance of responsibility and verification before publishing news.
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