THE TIMES OF INDIA (June 7, 2021)

Mumbai: Legendary actor Dilip Kumar was admitted to Hinduja Hospital at Khar on Sunday morning after he experienced breathing difficulty. NCP president Sharad Pawar called on the actor to inquire about his health condition. The 98-year-old was admitted around 8.30 am. Sources said his condition was stable. “He was unwell today morning and had breathlessness. He is here at Khar Hinduja non-Covid hospital for investigation,” his wife Saira Banu told PTI.

The family also posted an update on Dilip Kumar’s Twitter handle, saying he was admitted for routine tests and investigations. “Dilip Sahab has been admitted …for routine tests and investigations. He’s had episodes of breathlessness. A team of healthcare workers led by Dr Nitin Gokhale is attending to him. Please keep Sahab in your prayers and please stay safe,” the tweet read. The doctors are likely to assess his health condition on Monday and take a call on the further course of treatment.

Pawar’s tweet said, “Visited legendary actor Dilip Kumar at Khar Hinduja Hospital to check on his health and treatment with veteran actress Saira Banu. I wish Dilip Kumar ji speedy recovery and good health”. 

The thespian has been admitted to the same hospital several times last month for health checkups. Kumar, who made his acting debut with ‘Jwar Bhata’ in 1944, has appeared in several iconic films in a career spanning over five decades. He was last seen on the big screen in 1998.
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Dilip Kumar hospitalised for breathlessness, fever; wife Saira Banu tells fans to pray for his good health
Uma Ramasubramanian (MID-DAY; June 7, 2021)

Dilip Kumar was admitted to Hinduja Hospital, Khar, on Sunday morning after he complained of breathlessness. The thespian, 98, is currently under the care of a team of senior doctors, including cardiologist Dr Nitin Gokhale. 

When mid-day reached out to wife Saira Banu, she said, “We are having some routine tests done. We are examining why he got breathless and had a mild fever. He had been a little unwell over the past couple of days. So, we got him admitted to the non-COVID hospital. [The doctors] are doing X-rays, blood tests and other tests under the guidance of Dr Nitin Gokhale. We would like all of you to pray for his well-being and better health.”

Good wishes poured in for the veteran as Ayushmann Khurrana, Manoj Bajpayee and Urmila Matondkar prayed for his speedy recovery. NCP chief Sharad Pawar visited Kumar at the hospital. In the evening, the actor’s verified Twitter account posted a health update that read, “Saab is stable... As per doctors, he should be home in 2-3 days. Insh’Allah.”

The thespian was admitted to the hospital last month as well for his regular health check-up and was discharged two days later.