Veteran actor Dilip Kumar hospitalised after complaining of breathing issues
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MUMBAI: Legendary actor Dilip Kumar was admitted to Khar's Hinduja Hospital on Sunday morning after experiencing breathlessness.
The update on the actor's official Twitter handle read: "Dilip Sahab has been admitted to non-Covid PD Hinduja Hospital, Khar for routine tests and investigations. He has 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 98-year-old actor, who is considered legendary in Indian cinema, was admitted last month as well. However, he was discharged after two days.
Kumar made his debut in the film industry in 1944 with 'Jwar Bhata' .In a career spanning over five decades, he has done several iconic films like 'Mughal-e-Azam', 'Devdas', 'Naya Daur', 'Ram Aur Shyam', among many others.
The actor also holds the Guinness World Record for winning the maximum number of awards by an Indian actor.
He was last seen on the big screen in 'Qila' in 1998