Veteran actor Dilip Kumar was rushed to a hospital!

Veteran actor Dilip Kumar was recently hospitalized because of acute pain and swelling in his left leg. He has been recuperating in Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai. The 93-year-old actor complained of pain in his leg to his wife, actress Saira Banu, and she immediately took him to the hospital.

The thespian actor has been hospitalized earlier too. His wife, actress Saira Banu, spoke to a leading daily about his health. She said, “I was anyway planning to take him for a routine check-up, but the swelling alarmed me. He was also complaining of cold and cough. I don’t ignore anything even remotely suspicious when it comes to Dilip saab’s health. The doctors are examining him; he’s under observation. He’s very comfortable with the team here. I just hope there is nothing serious. Inshallah, I will take him home before his birthday on Sunday.”

In the meanwhile, legendary Dilip Kumar has taken to his Twitter account and shared some updates on his health from the hospital. Check out his tweets below:

Feeling much better now. Was admitted to Lilavati hospital for routine checkup. Your prayers are with me. pic.twitter.com/ii3nCMJG3f

— Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar) December 7, 2016

A wonderful team of doctors here along with my personal physicians Dr. S Ghokale, Dr. Nitin Ghokale and Dr. R. Sharma. pic.twitter.com/cYeX4wWHSZ

— Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar) December 7, 2016

Health is wealth said somebody. Mein aap sabhi ka mashkoor hoon ki aapne hamesha apni dua’on mein mujhe yaad rakha. pic.twitter.com/dWzxDpQiUa

— Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar) December 7, 2016

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The legendary actor has been rewarded with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award and the Padma Vibhushan Award, and has given many memorable performances in his career. We wish the legendary actor a speedy recovery.

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