Saira Banu gives update on legendary actor Dilip Kumar's health, requests fans to pray for him

Veteran actor Saira Banu on Monday (July 5) gave an update on the health of her husband and legendary actor, Dilip Kumar who was hospitalised last week. Taking to the official Twitter handle of Dilip Kumar, Saira Banu informed fans that his health is improving and requested them to pray for him so that he gets discharged from the hospital.

“We are grateful for God's infinite mercy on Dilip Sahib that his health is improving. We are still in hospital and request your prayers and duas so that Insha’Allah he is healthy and discharged  soon. Saira Banu Khan,” she wrote in her tweet.

We are grateful for God's infinite mercy on Dilip Sahib that his health is improving. We are still in hospital and request your prayers and duas so that Insha’Allah he is healthy and discharged soon. Saira Banu Khan

— Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar) July 5, 2021

Dilip Kumar on June 30 was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of Mumbai’s Hinduja Hospital after he complained of breathing issues. This is his second visit to the medical establishment in the month of June.

Earlier, speaking about Dilip Kumar’s health, Saira Banu told ANI, “Dilip Kumar Sahab`s health is still stable. He is still in ICU, we want to take him home but we are waiting for doctors` approval as they know his medical condition as soon as doctors allow, will take him home. He will not be discharged today. Need prayers of his fans, he will be back soon.”

Earlier, the veteran actor was hospitalised after a similar complaint on June 6. Known as the ‘Tragedy King’ of Bollywood, Dilip Kumar’s career spanned over six decades. He has acted in over 65 films in his career and is known for his iconic roles in movies like ‘Devdas’ (1955), ‘Naya Daur’ (1957), ‘Mughal-e-Azam’ (1960), ‘Ganga Jamuna’ (1961), ‘Kranti' (1981), and ‘Karma’ (1986). He was last seen in ‘Qila' in 1998.