Dilip Kumar hospitalised after complaints of breathlessness

MUMBAI: Legendary actor Dilip Kumar was admitted to a hospital here on Sunday morning after experiencing breathlessness, his wife and veteran actress Saira Banu said. Kumar, 98, was taken to the suburban Khar-based Hinduja Hospital around 8.30 AM.

"He was unwell today morning and had breathlessness. He is now here at Khar Hinduja non-COVID hospital for investigations," Banu told .

The actor was admitted to the same hospital last month for a regular health check-up.

Kumar, who made his debut with 'Jwar Bhata' in 1944, has appeared in several iconic films in his career spanning over five decades, including 'Kohinoor', 'Mughal-e-Azam', 'Devdas', 'Naya Daur', 'Ram Aur Shyam', among others.

He was last seen on the big screen in 'Qila' in 1998.