Mumbai: Legendary actor Dilip Kumar underwent a minor procedure on Wednesday to remove fluid from his lungs. Doctors at Hinduja Hospital in Khar, where he is admitted, said his condition is stable and he is likely to be discharged on Thursday. The 98-year-old actor was admitted to the hospital on Sunday after he complained of breathlessness. Chest physician Dr Jalil Parkar told TOI, “A minor procedure called pleural aspiration was performed between 1.30-2 pm, in the presence of Dr Nitin Gokhale. We removed 350ml fluid from his left lung.” He said Kumar could tolerate the procedure well. “His oxygen level was 100% after the procedure,” Parkar added.

“If everything goes well, we will discharge him on Thursday,” Dr Parkar said. In an update on Twitter, the actor’s family said: “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 tomorrow (Thursday).”