Dilip Saab Has Been Hospitalised for Routine Check-Up: Saira Banu

The veteran has been admitted to Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital, reportedly due to a chest infection.

Dilip Kumar and Saira Banu on their 51st anniversary.

(Photo courtesy: Twitter/ TheDilipKumar)

Veteran actor Dilip Kumar has been admitted to Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital, reportedly due to a chest infection. The Quint got in touch with his wife and actor Saira Banu, who says they are in the hospital for a routine checkup.

We are in the hospital for Dilip saab’s routine check up. There is nothing to worry about. 

Saira Banu

She even passed on the phone to their family doctor, Dr Ramesh Sharma, who said there is nothing to worry about.

Dilip Sir is here for a routine check-up. He will be here for a couple of days. There is nothing to worry about.

Dr Ramesh Sharma, Dilip Kumar’s Doctor