A file photo of Dilip Kumar and Saira Banu.
Highlights
- Dilip Kumar was admitted to the hospital late on Friday.
- Saira Banu's manager said that Dilip Kumar may get discharged tomorrow.
- Dilip Kumar's many awards include the Padma Vibhushan.
Mumbai:
Veteran actor Dilip Kumar, who was admitted to Lilavati hospital on Saturday morning, is likely to get discharged on Tuesday.
Dilip
Saab's wife actress Saira Banu's manager Murshid Khan told IANS: "Dilip sir is fine now and all his reports are also normal. Once doctors give a heads up, he will probably get discharged by tomorrow."
Dilip Kumar was admitted to the hospital late on Friday, and his wife Saira Banu had announced on Saturday that his condition is stable and he is recovering well.
Dilip
saab, who married actress Saira Banu in 1966, is well-known for playing tragic heroes in films like
Andaz, Baabul, Mela, Deedar and
Jogan. He was last seen in 1998 film
Qila.
Dilip Kumar's many awards include the Padma Vibhushan, which he received in 2015. He was honoured with the Padma Bhushan in 1991 and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1994. He was the first winner of the Filmfare Best Actor award - for 1956's
Azaad - and shares the record for the most wins - eight - with Shah Rukh Khan.
Dilip
saab also received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement award in 1993. (Also Read:
Dilip Kumar 'Recovering Well, Reports Normal': Saira Banu's Rep)