Dilip Kumar's death rumours: Saira Banu says 'Don't believe WhatsApp forwards'

By Team NewsableFirst Published Jun 7, 2021, 12:24 PM IST
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Here's what Saira Banu requested Dilip Kumar's fans via his Twitter handle; read the tweet here

Veteran actor Dilip Kumar has been hospitalized after complaining of breathlessness on Sunday morning. As he is recovering, Saira Banu requested the actor's fans via his Twitter handle.

Latest. An hour ago. pic.twitter.com/YBt7nLLpwL

— Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar)

A tweet was made from Dilip Kumar's Twitter handle saying that he has been admitted for tests and investigations as he had episodes of breathlessness. Today, an update on the actor's health has been shared. 

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.

— Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar)

Also, Saira Banu requested fans to not believe in WhatsApp forwards. The tweet read, "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."

Update at 11:45am.
Dilip Saab is on oxygen support - not on ventilator. He is stable. Waiting for few test results to perform pleural aspiration : Dr Jalil Parkar, chest specialist treating Saab.

Will update regularly.

— Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar)

Dilip Kumar is reportedly under the care of Cardiologist Dr Nitin Gokhale and Pulmonologist Dr Jalil Parkar. According to TOI, Dr Parkar revealed that Kumar is on oxygen support. 

He said, "Mr. Dilip Kumar has been put on oxygen support. He has been diagnosed with bilateral pleural effusion along with a drop in oxygen saturation." 

Request to media:
Millions of Dilip Saab’s fans look upto you for update on his health. You have always done a great job. Please verify from this twitter handle instead of calling anybody who may not have direct knowledge. -FF

— Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar)

Moreover he added, "But he is stable and not in the ICU. If all goes well, he may be discharged in 2-3 days." 

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)

Dilip Kumar, 98, is one of the most cherished and renowned actors of the Indian film industry. 

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