Dilip Kumar photographed with Saira Banu in Mumbai.
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Earlier, doctors said that Dilip Kumar would be discharged on April 20
Dilip saab was being treated for high fever and chest infection
Aamir Khan visited Dilip saab on Wednesday evening
Dilip saab's latest tweet:
Saira just clicked this. She said my mother (in the frame) is keeping watch over me. pic.twitter.com/F9KSOxz1aE
— Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar) April 20, 2016
Earlier, doctors had said that Dilip saab would be discharged on April 20. Dr Jalil Parkar, who is attending to him along with other doctors, told PTI: "He is much better and is on road to recovery." The discharge date was later revised to April 21. News agency ANI reported that doctors said Dilip saab's condition is stable.
Meanwhile, actor Aamir Khan visited Dilip saab in the hospital on Wednesday evening:
Allah's mercy and blessings on all for keeping me in your duas. Thank you @aamir_khan for spending time. pic.twitter.com/9ZwUchQAcv
— Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar) April 20, 2016
Dilip saab has been in and out of hospital over the last two years.
Dilip Kumar was born Mohammad Yusuf Khan and his six-decade career is studded with acclaimed classics such as Madhumati, Devdas, Mughal-e-Azam, Ganga Jamuna, Ram Aur Shyam and Naya Daur.
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.
