Dilip Kumar, 98, was taken to Mumbai's Hinduja Hospital on Sunday after he complained of breathlessness. Reportedly, he has been diagnosed with "bilateral pleural effusion along with a drop in oxygen saturation". As he continues to recover at the hospital under doctors' supervision, several rumours regarding his health have been surfacing. Putting a full stop to all speculations, Dilip Sahab's wife, Saira Banu, issued a statement. Calling the nonagenarian her 'Kohinoor', the veteran actress informed fans that the doctors have assured her that he will be discharged soon.
"Past few days my beloved husband, Yousuf Khan, has been unwell and recuperating at a hospital in Mumbai. Through this note, I want to thank all of you for keeping him in your prayers and for all the love and affection. My husband, my Kohinoor, Dilip Kumar Sahab’s health is stable and doctors have assured me that he should be discharged soon. I urge you to not believe in rumors. While I ask you to pray for Sahab’s I am praying that the Almighty keep all of you safe and healthy during this pandemic. Sincerely, Saira Banu Khan," the note on Twitter read.
Message from Saira Banu pic.twitter.com/TDQzXDAigs
— Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar) June 7, 2021
Dilip Sahab's team also shared his latest picture from the hospital.
Latest. An hour ago. pic.twitter.com/YBt7nLLpwL
— Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar) June 7, 2021
On Monday morning, Dilip Sahab's confidant, Faisal Farooqui, shared an update. "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," he tweeted from the actor's Twitter handle.
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) June 7, 2021
(Source: Twitter)
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