Dilip Kumar hospitalised, diagnosed with malaria

29 June,2009 04:42 PM IST |   |  IANS

Bollywood veteran Dilip Kumar has been admitted to the Lilavati Hospital here after testing positive for malaria, said hospital sources.


Bollywood veteran Dilip Kumar has been admitted to the Lilavati Hospital here after testing positive for malaria, said hospital sources.

u00a0

The 86-year-old actor was brought to the hospital Sunday.

u00a0

"Yes, he (Dilip Kumar) was brought to Lilavati Hospital. But as of now we don't have any further updates on his health and we will talk about it once we get all the information from his doctors," Mohan Rajan, Lilavati Hospital spokesperson, told IANS.

u00a0

Last year, Dilip was admitted to the Apollo Hospital in New Delhi on account of a urinary infection.

u00a0

The actor, who is married to actress Saira BanO, is known for his landmark performances in films like "Devdas", "Madhumati", "Ganga Jamuna", "Mughal-E-Azam", "Shakti" and"Karma".
"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!
dilip kumar hospitalised lilavati