After Sunny Deol, Karan Johar bashes paparazzi over Dharmendra’s health, ‘We know we are…’

After Sunny Deol, filmmaker Karan Johar has called out paparazzi for invading privacy amid veteran actor Dharmendra’s health rumours. Read what KJo said about respecting personal boundaries in Bollywood.

Renowned director-producer Karan Johar has spoken out against the media frenzy surrounding Dharmendra’s health concerns, urging the paparazzi to leave the Deol family alone. The veteran actor, 89, was discharged from the hospital and is currently recuperating at home, with his family requesting privacy during this challenging time.

What did Karan Johar say?

Karan Johar took to his Instagram Stories to express his frustration, writing, “When basic courtesy and sensitivity leaves our hearts and our actions, we know we are a doomed race… PLEASE leave a family alone!!!! They are already emotionally combatting so much…. It’s heartbreaking to see a paparazzi and media circus for a living legend who has contributed so massively to our cinema… this is not coverage, it’s DISRESPECT!”

Sunny Deol lashes out at camerapersons

The media attention has been intense, with photographers and reporters gathering outside Dharmendra’s home, prompting Sunny Deol to confront them, saying, “Aap logon ko sharam aayni chaiyeh… Aapke ghar mein maa-baap hain, bacche hain… video liye jaa rahe ho… Sharam nahi aati (You guys should be ashamed of yourself. You guys also have parents, have kids… Still are making videos like idiots… You should be ashamed of yourself).” Dharmendra’s wife, Hema Malini, and daughter, Esha Deol, have also expressed their distress over the media’s behavior, calling it “irresponsible” and “unforgivable.

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More about Dharmendra

The “He-Man” of Bollywood was hospitalized on November 11, 2025, due to health concerns, sparking widespread concern among fans and the film fraternity. The veteran actor was discharged and is currently recuperating at home, with his family requesting privacy. The media frenzy surrounding his health has prompted Karan Johar and other industry figures to speak out, urging the paparazzi to respect the Deol family’s privacy during this challenging time.

Several Bollywood stars visited Dharmendra at Breach Candy Hospital, including Shah Rukh Khan, who arrived with his son Aryan Khan, Salman Khan, Govinda, and Ameesha Patel. Amitabh Bachchan also visited Dharmendra at his residence after his discharge. Other visitors included Hema Malini, Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Abhay Deol and Esha Deol. Aamir Khan also paid a visit to Dharmendra at the hospital along with girlfriend Gauri Spratt.

Story Highlights

1. Karan Johar slams paparazzi for media circus around Dharmendra’s health concerns
2. Dharmendra, 89, discharged from hospital and recuperating at home
3. Sunny Deol confronts paparazzi outside his home, urging them to respect the family’s privacy
4. Several Bollywood stars visit Dharmendra, including Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Amitabh Bachchan

The media frenzy surrounding Dharmendra’s health has sparked widespread criticism, with Karan Johar and other industry figures urging the paparazzi to respect the Deol family’s privacy.