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Veteran actor Dilip Kumar admitted to hospital for fever, swollen leg

THE ASIAN AGE
Published : Dec 7, 2016, 10:51 am IST
Updated : Dec 7, 2016, 12:09 pm IST

After the 93-year-old actor complained of cold and cough, his wife Saira Banu quickly took him to the hospital.

Dilip Kumar with his wife Saira Banu. (Photo: File)
 Dilip Kumar with his wife Saira Banu. (Photo: File)

Mumbai: On Tuesday night, veteran actor Dilip Kumar was admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai after he complained of fever and swelling in his right leg.

The star, who’ll be turning 94 on December 11, was admitted to the hospital by his wife Saira Banu. While talking to a daily, Saira informed that the actor also complained of cold and cough and without wasting anytime, she quickly took him to the hospital. The veteran actor is currently under observation and will most likely be home before his birthday.

However, sometime back Dilip Kumar took to Twitter to inform fans about the stability in his health condition.

Dilip Kumar tweets

Dilip Kumar tweets

Dilip Kumar tweets

This is the second time the actor has been hospitalised. On April 15, Dilip Kumar was taken ill with pneumonia and was admitted at the same hospital.

The actor made quick recovery and was discharged in two days.

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