Veteran actor, Dilip Kumar's family, has urged netizens to not believe in rumours that are circulating online relating to his health. 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.” Earlier, Dr. Jalil Parkar, the pulmonologist treating the actor at Mumbai's PD Hinduja Hospital gave a report on his health, as per which he is diagnosed with bilateral pleural effusion and kept on oxygen support in the ICU ward. He, however, stated that 'he is stable'. Kumar was hospitalized due to breathing issues on Sunday morning.
Last month, the 98-year-old had been admitted to the same hospital. That time, Saira Banu had stated that the visit was for a routine health check-up. After discharge, she had said, "We just came home (from the hospital). Everything is fine. Keep Sahab (Kumar) in your prayers." Yesterday, Dilip Kumar’s wife Saira Banu had confirmed the news of his hospitalization with a statement. She explained that after experiencing breathlessness the actor was taken to the hospital. She told The Indian Express, “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.”