India, Jan. 5 -- 2025 ended on a deeply sombre note for the Deol family as veteran actor Dharmendra passed away at the age of 89 on November 24. In a recent interview with The Times of India, Hema Malini opened up about how the constant media attention during Dharmendra's illness was distressing for the family.

Dharmendra was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in the first week of November 2025. On November 10, rumours about his death surfaced online, leaving fans worried. However, Hema Malini and her daughter Esha Deol clarified at the time that the veteran actor was recovering well. Soon after, Dharmendra was taken back to his family home to continue his recovery.

During this period, paparazzi crowded around the Deol family's house, an...