Mumbai, Nov 13 (NationPress) The Bollywood industry mourned the loss of veteran star Pankaj Dheer, who passed away on the 15th of October, leaving the nation in a state of disbelief. Only weeks later, reports about the deteriorating health of Bollywood icon Dharmendra have sparked concerns among fans and industry insiders alike. In the midst of this turmoil, paparazzi have been relentlessly covering events both from the hospital where Dharmendra is being treated and outside his residence.

Amidst this chaos, actor Nikitin Dheer, son of the late Pankaj Dheer, has publicly criticized the paparazzi for their insensitive behavior, expressing that they are lacking empathy towards the Deol family during such a distressing time.

On social media, Nikitin stated, “I lost a piece of my heart recently and witnessed firsthand how despicable the so-called paparazzi can be. It doesn’t feel like you’re interacting with fellow humans; it feels like you’re surrounded by vultures.” He added, “I have lost considerable respect for them after observing how they captured Shri Jeetendra and exploited his vulnerability for views. Their current behavior towards Shri Dharmendra is just disheartening. As a society, is likes and views all that’s left for us? It’s a tragic decline of humanity.” He further remarked, “In such times, don’t create a spectacle. How can one be so insensitive? Understand what people are experiencing. I doubt my words will change anything, but one cannot simply stand by and watch this nonsense continue.”

For those unaware, Dharmendra has been placed under strict observation and has been on a ventilator for the past few days. Rumors regarding the actor’s demise circulated rapidly a few days ago. The Deol family has since released a statement urging the media not to spread misinformation, confirming that Dharmendra is very much alive.

Regarding Pankaj Dheer, he passed away on October 15 after a prolonged battle with cancer.

–IANS