Veteran actor Dilip Kumar was admitted to Mumbai's Hinduja hospital on Sunday after complaining of breathlessness. He has been shifted to the non-COVID-19 section and a team of doctors are monitoring his health. According to reports, the nonagenarian has been diagnosed with "bilateral pleural effusion along with a drop in oxygen saturation". 

As the actor is on the path to recovery, his wife and close family members put out a statement asking fans to not believe in any rumour regarding his health. "Don’t believe in WhatsApp forwards. Saab is stable. Thank you for your heart-felt duas and prayers. As per doctors, he should be home in 2-3 days. Insh’Allah," the tweet read. 

Don’t believe in WhatsApp forwards.
Saab is stable.
Thank you for your heart-felt duas and prayers. As per doctors, he should be home in 2-3 days. Insh’Allah.

— Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar) June 6, 2021

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On Sunday, Dilip Sahab's social media team informed his fans about the hospitalisation and requested everyone to pray for his well-being. "Dilip Sahab has been admitted to non-Covid PD Hinduja Hospital Khar for routine tests and investigations. He’s 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." 

Dilip Sahab has been admitted to non-Covid PD Hinduja Hospital Khar for routine tests and investigations. He’s 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.

— Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar) June 6, 2021

Dilip Sahab is 98 years old. 

(Source: Twitter)