When Dharmendra revealed how he would maintain his weight in the 70s and 80s, “Hamari haisiyat nahi thi ghar mein nal lagane ki, isliye main jaake..."

Dharmendra’s health has been a matter of concern for fans over the past few weeks, especially after he was admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital for treatment. The family later confirmed that he had been discharged and would continue recovering at home, requesting privacy while expressing gratitude for the overwhelming prayers coming their way. Even through this period, the 89-year-old star has kept his spirits high, assuring fans through short messages and rare appearances that he is healing steadily. For someone who has lived as energetically as Dharmendra, slowing down has never come naturally, and this phase is no exception.

The moment came during his throwback eappearance on The Kapil Sharma Show last year, where Kapil asked him the question everyone wonders: how does he stay this fit at his age? Dharmendra responded with a slice of his childhood that felt straight out of a simpler India. “Hamari haisiyat nahi thi ghar mein nal lagane ki isly main jake kua se pani nikalta tha. Khudse bade umra ke logon ke sath kabaddi khelta tha. Gaay ka dudh nikalta tha. Gaav mein maine bauhat kaam kiya wahi reason tha mera waist line hamesha fit raha slim raha,” he said. No gym culture. No supplements. Just daily labour, play, and an active rural life shaping a body built for durability.

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Dharmendra’s charm lies in how seamlessly he navigates this balance. He doesn’t present fitness as a curated lifestyle choice. For him, movement has always been woven into living. Whether he talks about wrestling with older boys in the village or flexing his muscles at 89, his message lands the same way every time: keep moving, stay grounded, and carry joy in your breath.