Legendary actor Dilip Kumar was admitted to a hospital in Mumbai on Sunday morning after experiencing “episodes of breathlessness”. Kumar, 98, was taken to the suburban Khar-based Hinduja Hospital, a non-COVID-19 facility, around 8.30 AM, his wife and veteran actor Saira Banu said.
“He was unwell today morning and had breathlessness. He is now here at Khar Hinduja non-COVID hospital for investigations,” Banu advised PTI. According to an replace posted on Kumar’s official Twitter deal with, the actor has been admitted to the medical facility for routine checks and investigations.
“Dilip Sahab has been admitted to non-Covid PD Hinduja Hospital Khar for routine checks and investigations. He’s had episodes of breathlessness. A group of healthcare staff led by Dr Nitin Gokhale is attending to him. Please maintain Sahab in your prayers and please keep secure,” the tweet read.
As per the latest information, a report said that Kumar has been diagnosed with bilateral pleural effusion along with a drop in oxygen saturation. Dr Jalil Parkar, one of the experts treating him, was quoted as saying, “He is stable and not in the ICU. If all goes well, he may be discharged in 2-3 days.”
Kumar was admitted to the identical hospital final month for an everyday well being check-up. Kumar, who made appearing debut with Jwar Bhata in 1944, has appeared in a number of iconic movies in his profession spanning over 5 a long time, together with Kohinoor, Mughal-e-Azam, Devdas, Naya Daur, Ram Aur Shyam, amongst others.
He was final seen on the massive display screen in Qila in 1998.
(With PTI inputs)
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