While this year forced thousands of people to move out of their regular living quarters and migrate to their hometowns out of dire survival needs, the privileged happily chose to leave the din of the city and wait out the virus in the suburbs. 

Yesteryear actor Dharmendra happens to be one of them. The 84-year-old Bollywood veteran has been spending the lockdown in his colossal Lonavala farmhouse amid the COVID-19 outbreak in the country.

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While there, Dharmendra has been actively sharing glimpses of the property and the many elements of his life there which keep him busy and rejuvenated, on his social media accounts. He can also often be seen sharing anecdotes and giving out words of wisdom to his followers as he shares snippets of his day’s activities.

Let’s take a look at his stunning farmhouse:

View this post on InstagramBachpan mein aam 🥭 ki guthali bote thay shaam tak bar bar dekhne jaate thay kitna ugg aya hai ..... aaj chhote se ped par 🥭 dekh kar phir bacha ho gaya hoon......A post shared by (@aapkadharam)

The massive 100-acre property boasts of wide, lush grounds and an assortment of farm animals and birds who have been keeping the old man happy and occupied. From cows, buffaloes, ducks, roosters, dogs and what not, he has more than just furry friends to keep him entertained.

View this post on InstagramBattkhon se chhed chhad........aap beti .... Aap se baant leeta hoon..... Rang ..waqt mein bhar leeta hoon...... love ❤️ you all. Take care 👋A post shared by (@aapkadharam)

But when he is not busy spending time with them, Dharmendra goes for a drive on the property grounds and tries his hands on other activities such as improving his shooting skills.

View this post on InstagramBattkhon se chhed chhad........aap beti .... Aap se baant leeta hoon..... Rang ..waqt mein bhar leeta hoon...... love ❤️ you all. Take care 👋A post shared by (@aapkadharam)

The farmhouse even overlooks a small waterfall nearby which is an absolute beauty to behold.

View this post on InstagramA Journey of a water fall from hill to lake......( My farm ) ..... Friends, love ❤️ you for your loving 🥰 response to my previous posts 🙏A post shared by (@aapkadharam)

The property is also dominated by a lot of wooden work which checks all the hilly cottage vibes!

View this post on InstagramKhush mizaj lata ji, hameesha positive feeling deti hain. Unhonne ne mera manpasand ek tohfa bheja hai mujhe ..... Friends, always love ❤️ you for your loving 🥰 response.A post shared by (@aapkadharam)

View this post on InstagramFriends, back to form 👍 at my farm 🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴love ❤️you all for your loving 🥰 response...A post shared by (@aapkadharam)

He even has a few exercising equipment installed in the house where he works out to stay active and fit.

View this post on InstagramFriends, a loving advise and a humble request 🙏 Be careful of coronavirus .A post shared by (@aapkadharam)

He grows numerous fruits and vegetables on his farms, and tends to them at every chance he gets. Given that kind of involvement, no wonder he is so proud of them too.

View this post on InstagramYehin zindagi .....Yehin skoon ..... yehin ...baat bhi ho jaati hai ....Aap se ..... jeete raho..... khush raho....khayaal rakho ....love you all 🍀🍀🍀🍀👍A post shared by (@aapkadharam)

View this post on InstagramSmall scale with passion , takes you to big scale with blessings 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏. Take care 👋love ❤️you all. #lockdownlife #lockdown #lockdown2020A post shared by (@aapkadharam)

View this post on Instagramइस मौसम की सब सब्ज़ियाँ 🍒🥬🥒🌶🌽🥕🥦🥑🍆 फ़ल अपनी मेहनत का पा ही लेता हूँ 🙏.A post shared by (@aapkadharam)

It is indeed a beautiful, modern and inviting vacation house the man has created and maintained.

Baarish mein...indoor brisk walk for half an hour.... listen Lata ji,s old song ... remember my college days... God willing ...getting ready for a new movie.... need your good wishes. Love you all. pic.twitter.com/8IJsjhq4GL

— Dharmendra Deol (@aapkadharam) September 4, 2020

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