Afghanistan, Nov. 11 -- Bollywood icon Dharmendra is alive and recovering, his wife Hema Malini and daughter Esha Deol said, rejecting widespread false reports of his death.

Bollywood legend Dharmendra is alive and recovering, his wife Hema Malini and daughter Esha Deol confirmed on Tuesday, dismissing widespread media reports of his death. Esha Deol wrote on Instagram that her father's condition is "stable and improving," urging fans not to believe false news.

The family has requested the media and public to respect their privacy while Dharmendra continues to receive treatment. According to reports, the 88-year-old actor was admitted to a Mumbai hospital on Monday after experiencing breathing difficulties.

Earlier in the day, several ma...