Dilip Kumar Health Update: Veteran actor undergoes pleural aspiration procedure

Legendary actor Dilip Kumar, who was admitted to a hospital here after experiencing breathlessness, is stable and likely to be discharged soon. Kumar, 98, is under treatment at the suburban Khar-based Hinduja Hospital, a non-COVID-19 facility, since Sunday. His health update was shared on Twitter by close family friend Faisal Farooqui.

Faisal Farooqui shared Dilip Kumar’s health update on the latter’s Twitter handle. He wrote, “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 (@FAISALmouthshut)(sic).”

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Earlier, Dr Jalil Parkar, the pulmonologist treating the actor at the suburban hospital provided an update regarding Kumar’s health and said, “Dilip Kumar’s health is improving and the problem of breathlessness has also subdued, but he continues to be on oxygen support.”

On Sunday, Dr Parkar had affirmed that the actor’s condition is stable now and said, “His condition is stable now. Even though he is in the ICU, he is not on a ventilator. We are trying our best that he makes a quick recovery and goes back home.”

The superstar has been suffering from age-related health issues in recent years. Last month, the 98-year-old actor was admitted to the same hospital for two days regarding some routine checkups and tests. Wife Saira Banu has been taking care of her Kohinoor and stayed beside him throughout their married life.

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