Dilip Kumar hospitalised and his condition stable, says family

Wednesday 09th June 2021 07:13 EDT
 
 

Veteran actor Dilip Kumar is currently in the hospital following a health scare. He was admitted to the Khar Hinduja hospital on Sunday morning after he complained of breathlessness. In the latest update on his health, his doctor said he is on oxygen support and not in the ICU or on ventilator as said by rumours. His doctor Jalil Parkar revealed that the actor was diagnosed with bilateral pleural effusion and his condition was currently stable. “He is on oxygen support, not in ICU or on ventilator. He is stable,” said Parkar.

Meanwhile, Dilip Kumar's family urged fans to not “believe in WhatsApp forwards”, adding that the actor would be discharged in two-three days. The latest post on Kumar's Twitter handle said, “Don't believe in WhatsApp forwards. Saab is stable. Thank you for your heart-felt duas and prayers. As per doctors, he should be home in 2-3 days. Insh'Allah.”


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