Dilip Kumar hospitalized in Mumbai after complaining of breathlessness

Veteran actor Dilip Kumar has been admitted to Mumbai's Khar-based Hinduja Hospital due to breathlessness. The 98-year-old actor was hospitalized last month for a routine check-up and was later discharged. “After experiencing breathlessness, we took Dilip sahab to the hospital in Khar Road at 8.30 am. Doctors are treating him and we have got a few tests done, we are awaiting reports. Please pray for him that he feels better and we can take him home quickly.” said Saira Banu to Indian Express. Last year, the screen icon lost his two younger brothers -- Aslam Khan (88) and Ehsan Khan (90) -- due to COVID-19. Kumar, who made his debut with 'Jwar Bhata' in 1944, has appeared in several iconic films in his career spanning over five decades, including 'Kohinoor,' 'Mughal-e-Azam,' 'Devdas,' 'Naya Daur,' 'Ram Aur Shyam,' among others. Dilip Kumar, whose real name is Mohammed Yusuf Khan, is considered one of the best actors in Indian cinema. He was last seen in the 1998 film Qila.