The end of 2025 was heartbreaking for Bollywood as the legendary Dharmendra left us at 89. But long before the sad goodbye, the Deol family had to battle another relentless storm of paparazzi chaos that left even Sunny Deol snapping in public. Hema Malini has now opened up about the emotional rollercoaster her family endured during the final days of Dharmendra.
Hema Malini speaks out on paparazzi’s harassment
In a candid conversation with The Times of India, Hema Malini recalled the media frenzy during Dharmendra’s final days.
“Sunny was getting upset and angry. We were all going through an emotional time, and the media was running behind our cars… harassment bahut hua,” she revealed.
The veteran actress explained how the constant flashes and cameras made a difficult situation even harder. “It was very stressful. We were trying to focus on Dharmendra’s health, but the attention from outside was overwhelming,” she said.
Hospital scares and false rumours on Dharmendra
Dharmendra had been admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in early November 2025. On November 10, the internet lit up with rumours claiming the actor had passed away.
Fans panicked, but Hema and daughter Esha Deol quickly set the record straight: Dharmendra was stable and recovering.
Soon after, he was moved back home for continued care. But the relief at being home didn’t come with peace. Paparazzi swarmed the Deol residence turning a private recovery into a public spectacle.
Sunny Deol’s fiery reactions
Sunny Deol, known for his calm yet fiery persona, couldn’t hold back. At one point, he confronted photographers outside the family home, calling their behaviour “shameless.” The intensity didn’t ease even after Dharmendra’s passing on November 24.
During the immersion of his father’s ashes, Sunny’s frustration boiled over. He was heard challenging the photographers: “Paise chahiye tereko, kitne paise chahiye?” (Translation: Do you want money? How much money do you want?)