Mumbai, Nov 11 (NationPress) Veteran actress-turned-politician Bina Kak fondly reminisced about her initial encounter with Bollywood icon Dharmendra in 1986.

As the entire nation sends prayers for the 'Sholay' star's health, Bina opened up about her cherished memories from that day, recalling the moment they met during her time as a Deputy Minister. In an emotional post, she described the meeting as unforgettable. Posting a black-and-white photo of Dharmendra on her Instagram, she wrote, “Dharam P ha jee (bhappa jee),” referring to him affectionately. “I first met him when I was deputy minister in 1986 in Rajasthan where he was shooting. He had come to meet the then CM late Harideo Joshi jee. What a man! He shook hands with me; my hand seemed to vanish in his large hand!”

“We have stayed connected! He is a loving, cultured, and extremely caring family man who appreciates nature and good food. Stay strong, PA jee. You are a fighter, and the nation is praying for your swift recovery.”

Bina Kak’s heartfelt message comes as Dharmendra is currently hospitalized, with many across the country hoping for his quick recovery. Misleading reports regarding Dharmendra’s passing have circulated on social media, even fooling several celebrities and political figures who expressed their condolences.

Fortunately, recent updates indicate that the beloved actor is “recovering and responding to treatment.” When contacted, Sunny Deol’s team stated, “Sir is recovering and responding to treatment. Let’s all pray for his good health and longevity.”

In response to the false rumors, Hema Malini took to social media, condemning the misinformation as “unforgivable” and “highly irresponsible.” She expressed her outrage, stating, “What is happening is unforgivable! How can responsible channels spread false news about a person who is responding to treatment and is recovering? This is deeply disrespectful and irresponsible. Please allow the family the privacy they deserve.”