Veteran actor Dilip Kumar is admitted to Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital, tweeted his family friend Faisal Farooqui,
Saab has been admitted to Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital as he was bit uneasy due to a chest infection. He’s recuperating. Requesting your duas and prayers. -FF
— Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar) September 5, 2018
.@TheDilipKumar has been admitted to Lilavati after he complained of breathlessness. Due to advance age, Saab has been routinely visiting the hospital for overall health care and health management. 1/2
— Faisal Farooqui (@faisalMouthshut) September 5, 2018
Allah is kind that He has blessed @TheDilipKumar Saab with such wonderful family, friends, well wishers and the prayers of millions of people all over the world. Pls keep him in your prayers. 2/2
— Faisal Farooqui (@faisalMouthshut) September 5, 2018
29 June'18 was one of the RARE times I attended a social event without my Kohinoor (my Sahab) besides me. I went for the nikah of Nida, daughter of Asif Farooqui. I felt lonely without Sahab, but was overjoyed to bless the couple and interact with so many of you. -SBK
— Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar) July 12, 2018
Next few tweets from Saira Banu Khan. Signed -SBK. Sahab is doing well. He is resting at home. He is truly overwhelmed with your messages of love through every medium possible. Thank you. -SBK
— Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar) July 12, 2018
Earlier, the veteran actor was admitted to the hospital due to his struggle with dehydration, kidney dysfunction and urinary tract infection. His wife Saira Banu was by the actor’s side throughout his stay at the hospital. His declining health has kept him away from making public appearances. The veteran star made his last on-screen appearance in the Hindi film Qila.
Born in Peshawar, Dilip, known as the ‘Tragedy King’ of the Indian Cinema. He is best known for his work in films like Mughal-E-Azam, Devdas, Naya Daur, Andaz, Vidhaata, Shakti, Karma, among many others.