Dilip Kumar expected to be discharged from the hospital today; wife Saira Banu rubbished rumours of his death

By Richa BaruaFirst Published Jun 11, 2021, 10:54 AM IST
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Veteran actor Dilip Kumar will likely be discharged from the hospital today; he was hospitalized on Sunday after complaining of breathing issues

Last weekend, June 06 veteran actor Dilip Kumar was hospitalized to Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai after complaining of breathing issues. 

His actress wife Saira Banu was sharing his health updates on actors' Twitter account. Kumar’s fans have been pouring in wishes and prayers for his speedy recovery since the news was out. 

Update:

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 ()

— Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar)

A few daya ago, Saira Banu assured fans that Kumar is doing better and that he was diagnosed with bilateral pleural effusion.  Also that a procedure was reportedly performed on Wednesday (June 09)  to remove fluid from his lungs.

Latest. An hour ago.

— Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar)

According to current reports, Kumar is doing well, and he will likely be discharged from the hospital today. Kumar's Dr Jalil Parkar said, “He will be discharged on Friday morning.” 

 

During the Kumar's stay in hospital, his wife Saira Banu rubbished rumours of his death. She asked people not to believe in WhatsApp forwards. “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," she had written.
 

मीडिया के सभी लोगों से एक एहम गुज़ारिश
साहब के करोड़ो फँस को आप के द्वारा अपडेट मिलती है आप से विनती है की अफवाओं को रोकने में हमारी मदद करें. ये प्लेटफार्म पर रेगुलर अपडेट पोस्ट होगी.

— Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar)
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