‘Get Well Soon Dilip Sahab’, Fans Pray For Speedy Recovery As 95-Yr-Old Actor Hospitalised

Fans have been pouring in get well soon wishes after veteran Bollywood actor Dilip Kumar, 95, was admitted to a hospital in Mumbai due to chest infection on September 8.

The actor is at the Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Bandra.

Faisal Farooqui, who tweets on behalf of the thespian, gave a health update on the ailing actor via Twitter.

"Saab has been admitted to Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital as he was bit uneasy due to a chest infection. He is recuperating. Requesting your duas and prayers," Farooqui tweeted.

Soon after the news broke, his fans took to Twitter to pray for his speedy recovery. Here are some of the reactions:

Please everyone pray for Living Legend of Sub continent Mr Dilip Kumar , he is admitted to Lilavati hospital after he complained of breathlessness ! May Allah bless him with Good health and comfort @TheDilipKumar @Sarphireee @SrBachchan @TayyabMemon @alymasood @ShaziaTrue pic.twitter.com/0nYCmEepiA

— ____ __ _____ (@sheikhwaleed15) September 5, 2018

Get Wel Soon #DilipKumar Sahab pic.twitter.com/h9Owaj3BJs

— MOHAMMED NADEEM (@NADEEM93869002) September 5, 2018

Pray Almighty Allah to bless Yusuf Bhai (dilip Kumar ) with health and speedy recovery.

— K Rahman Khan (@KRahmanKhan2) September 5, 2018

Legendary Actor @TheDilipKumar Saab has been admitted to Lilavati hospital, Mumbai due to chest infection.

Wishing you a speedy recovery Sir!

We love you so much #DilipKumar Saab __@iamnagarjuna @baraju_SuperHit pic.twitter.com/tEWeqxsdnc

— GNR (@rao_goka) September 5, 2018

Legand of hindi cinema #DilipKumar admitted in hospital today, very very sad news

— Meme.Bar (@itsrajveer_5313) September 5, 2018

I always feel a pain in my heart when I see that #DilipKumar is trending. Sending the greatest prayers and wishes for a speedy recovery. ___

— Asjad Nazir (@asjadnazir) September 5, 2018

Official statement from Dilip Kumar Saahab's Team :

"Saab has been admitted to Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital as he was bit uneasy due to a chest infection. He's recuperating. Requesting your duas and prayers."

Prayers for Dilip sahab's speedy recovery __#RjAlok

— RJ ALOK (@OYERJALOK) September 5, 2018

Heard about Dilip Kumar sahab being hospitalised. Praying for the speedy recovery of a tremendous actor and a remarkable man. pic.twitter.com/bzzqHP4AZE

— Priyank (@dypriyank) September 5, 2018

Dilip Kumar, one of India's most iconic actors, has appeared in some classics like "Kohinoor", "Mughal-e-Azam", "Shakti", "Naya Daur" and "Ram Aur Shyam".

He was last seen on the silver screen in 1998 in "Qila". He is married to actress Saira Banu.

However, the latest updates from the hospital regarding Dilip Kumar's health are still awaited.