Dharmendra in Ikkis: Not just Amitabh Bachchan's grandson, legendary actor also reunited with THIS star kid for another film

Dharmendra was working on two movies before being hospitalized - one with Amitabh Bachchan's grandson Agastya Nanda and the other with another star kid - Find out who.

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Amitabh Bachchan's grandson Agastya Nanda is all set to make his grand debut with Ikkis. The film, which is scheduled for Christmas release on December 25, 2025, also stars veteran actor Dharmendra in a pivotal role. Although the movie is scheduled for release sooner, there is another film too, which Dharmendra had been working on. The second movie features Arbaaz Khan in the lead role. It brings the two actors back after their collaboration on Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya, featuring Kajol and Salman Khan in the lead roles.

Dharmendra in Ikkis

Veteran actor Dharmendra, who is hospitalized and on a ventilator, is currently making headlines for his upcoming movie Ikkis. The film marks his Sholay co-star Amitabh Bachchan's grandson Agastya Nanda's debut in Bollywood. Ikkis, directed by Sriram Raghavan, is currently scheduled for theatrical release on Christmas 2025. The film will face a Box Office clash with Kartik Aaryan-Ananya Panday's Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri.

Dharmendra's reunion with Arbaaz Khan

Not just launching Agastya Nanda, Dharmendra is all set to reunite with his Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya co-actor Arbaaz Khan (renowned writer Salim Khan's son and Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's brother). The film, titled Maine Pyaar Kiya Phir Se, marks Arbaaz and Dharmendra's collaboration after 27 years. The family drama, which also blends thriller, is directed by Sabir Sheikh. Although the film was scheduled for a November 2025 release, there has been no update on the same.

The latest update on Dharmendra's health

Although there is a lot of confusion around Dharmendra's current health update, his family members, including Hema Malini and Esha Deol, have confirmed that he is in recovery. They have blamed the media for covering the death hoax without any verification. While a few media portals credited the PR as confirming the veteran actor's passing away after being on the ventilator, they are now suggesting that it is just a rumour and should not be believed. Thus, according to the latest update, Dharmendra is still hospitalized and recovering.

FAQs:

Q: Is actor Dharmendra alive?

A: Yes, actor Dharmendra is alive. His daughter, Esha Deol, issued an official statement on November 11, 2025, confirming that her father is "stable & recovering" and that reports of his death circulating in the media are false.

Q: What is Dharmendra's current health status?

A: Dharmendra's current health status, according to his daughter Esha Deol and statements from his team, is stable and recovering. He was recently admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai for medical observation, reportedly due to respiratory issues.

Q: Who confirmed that the news of Dharmendra's death was false?

A: The news of Dharmendra's death was officially and publicly dismissed by his daughter Esha Deol, who posted a clarification on her Instagram account on November 11, 2025. Her statement urged the public to disregard the "false news."

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