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Veteran Actor Dheeraj Kumar Hospitalised: Veteran actor and producer Dheeraj Kumar's health has suddenly deteriorated, causing a wave of concern among his fans and admirers. 80-year-old Dheeraj Kumar has been admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai due to severe pneumonia, where he has been kept on ventilator support in the ICU. Dheeraj Kumar's condition is said to be very critical. Dheeraj Kumar's fans and his colleagues from the industry are praying for his safety and hoping for his speedy recovery.
Dheeraj Kumar's condition is very serious
For your information, let us tell you that Dheeraj Kumar's condition deteriorated a lot on Monday, July 14. In an official statement, his family and production team confirmed the news and said, "Dheeraj Kumar is under the close supervision of doctors and is undergoing treatment. The family wishes him a speedy recovery and requests everyone to maintain his privacy during this difficult time".
#BREAKING: Veteran producer, director, and actor Dheeraj Kumar has been admitted to Kokilaben Hospital due to acute pneumonia. His condition is critical, and he is currently on ventilator support in the ICU. Doctors are closely monitoring his health, and all necessary medical… pic.twitter.com/3ANDIQ8xVf
— IANS (@ians_india) July 14, 2025
Dheeraj Kumar attended the inauguration ceremony of the ISKCON temple
A few days before being hospitalised, Dheeraj Kumar had made a public appearance at the inauguration ceremony of the ISKCON temple in Navi Mumbai. Praising the efforts of PM Modi, he said, "I have come here with a sense of humility. Though he called me a VVIP, I believe the real VVIP is God. PM Modi spoke about the grandeur and significance of the ISKCON temple, and his words are always inspiring. The love and affection of the people here have touched me deeply. Sentences like 'Radhey Radhe Krishna Krishna' have a very important spiritual significance, and I feel at peace after visiting this temple."
Dheeraj Kumar's career
Dheeraj Kumar, also known as Dheeraj Kochhar, is an Indian actor, television producer, and director. As an actor, he has worked in Punjabi and Hindi films. He entered the entertainment industry in 1965. He was one of the finalists of a talent show along with Subhash Ghai and Rajesh Khanna. Between 1970 and 1984, he acted in about 21 Punjabi films. He later founded his own production company, Creative Eye, of which he was the chairman and managing director. Dheeraj Kumar's films include Deedar, Raaton Ka Raja, Baharon Phool Barsao, Heera Panna, Sharafat Chhod Di Maine, Roti Kapda Aur Makaan, Sargam, Maang Bharo Sajna, Kranti, Purana Mandir, Kamar Yudh, Bepannaah, and Swami, among many others.
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