Veteran actor Dilip Kumar hospitalized for ‘recurrent pneumonia’

Popularly known as the ‘Tragedy King of Bollywood’, Dilip Kumar made his Bollywood debut with Jwar Bhata in 1944. In a career spanning more than five decades, he went on to deliver unforgettable films like Madhumati, Devdas, Andaz, Aan, Naya Daur, Ram Aur Shyam and Mughal-e-Azam.

Dilip Kumar was admitted to Lilavati hospital with a chest infection and mild pneumonia in September. After spending days in the ICU, he was discharged.

However, seems the veteran actor has not yet recovered, as he was admitted to Lilavati hospital on Sunday night. The Bollywood legend is currently being treated for pneumonia at the hospital in suburban Bandra. Kumar was last seen in 1998 film Qila. A recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Kumar was also awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2015.

Farooqui wrote, “Want to inform you @TheDilipKumar has been admitted to hospital last night. He’s being treated for recurrent pneumonia. Praying…will keep you updated on twitter. –FF (@faisalMouthshut)”

Want to inform you @TheDilipKumar has been admitted to hospital last night. He’s being treated for recurrent pneumonia. Praying…will keep you updated on twitter. –FF (@faisalMouthshut)

— Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar) October 8, 2018