The 98-year-old actor was admitted to Mumbai's Hinduja Hospital on 6 June after complaining of breathlessness.
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Veteran actor Dilip Kumar has returned home after spending a couple of days at Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai. The 98-year old actor was admitted to the hospital after complaining of breathlessness. He underwent a pleural aspiration procedure, before being discharged on Friday.
The news was confirmed by Faisal Farooqui, who handles the legendary actor's social media. He tweeted, "With your love and affection, and your prayers, Dilip Saab is going home from the hospital. God's infinite mercy and kindness through Drs Gokhale, Parkar, Dr Arun Shah and the entire team at Hinduja Khar (sic)."
With your love and affection, and your prayers, Dilip Saab is going home from the hospital. God's infinite mercy and kindness through Drs. Gokhale, Parkar, Dr. Arun Shah and the entire team at Hinduja Khar.
— Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar) June 11, 2021
--Faisal Farooqui#DilipKumar #healthupdate
Update:
— Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar) June 9, 2021
Thank you for your prayers. A successful pleural aspiration procedure was performed on Dilip Saab. I personally spoke to Dr. Jalil Parkar and Dr. Nitin Gokhale. They are optimistic that he will be discharged tomm (Thursday).- FF (@FAISALmouthshut)
The veteran has been in ill health for the last couple of years and is being cared for by his wife, actress Saira Banu. Kumar was also visited by Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar during his stay at the Hinduja Hospital.
Visited legendary actor Shri Dilip Kumarji at Khar Hinduja Hospital today to check on his health and treatment, with the veteren actress Smt Saira Banu.
— Sharad Pawar (@PawarSpeaks) June 6, 2021
I wish Shri Dilip Kumarji a speedy recovery and good health!
There were rumours surrounding the Mughal-e-Azam (1940) star's health, but family and friends have debunked them.
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