India, Nov. 27 -- Filmmaker Anil Sharma, a longtime collaborator and close family friend of the Deols, has opened up about Dharmendra's final days, recalling that the legendary actor appeared to be on the road to recovery after being discharged from the hospital. Anil shared that when he visited Dharmendra at home, the veteran star was responsive and gave everyone hope.

Speaking to Vickey Lalwani, Anil said, "I went to his home. He had recovered. He would open his eyes and even move his hands. He was recovering, and doctors were saying that Dharamji bahut strong aadmi hai. (Doctors said he is a very strong man)"

He added that even the medical team believed Dharmendra would bounce back, "Doctors assured us he would recover, and even in t...