Updated On: 13 November, 2025 03:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Karan Johar urged the media to respect Dharmendra and his family’s privacy as the veteran actor recovers at home. His statement followed Sunny Deol’s angry outburst at photographers outside their residence

Karan Johar
Karan Johar has come out in support of Dharmendra`s family as the veteran stars battles for his life. The 89-year-old star was discharged from the hospital on Wednesday morning and is receiving treatment at home with his family by his side. On Thursday, Karan emphasized the importance of respecting an artist’s privacy and emotions, especially during sensitive times.
On Thursday, Karan took to his Instagram Stories to share a note addressing the ongoing invasion of privacy faced by the Deol family. He expressed concern over the emotional stress they were going through and urged people to respond with empathy and kindness during this difficult period. His note read, “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… see its hearbreaking to a paparazzi and media circus for a living legend who has contributed SO massively to our cinema… this is not coverage it’s DISRESPECT!”