Dilip Kumar discharged from hospital

Veteran actor Dilip Kumar was discharged from Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital on Thursday, reported news agency ANI. The veteran actor was admitted to the Mumbai hospital after experiencing swelling in his right leg and fever on December 7. Dilip Kumar's discharge comes days after his 94th birthday, which he spent at the hospital. Dilip Kumar's wife Saira Banu told news agency PTI that the actor is “doing well” now. “We have brought him home today. He will be resting at home. He is recuperating, he is doing well. Thanks to everyone for their well wishes and prayers,” the actor's wife and noted actress said.

Soon after Dilip Kumar was admitted to the hospital last week, he shared updates on Twitter. His first tweet read: “Feeling much better now. Was admitted to Lilavati hospital for routine check-up. Your prayers are with me.”

He then shared more tweets thanking the doctors and his fans:

One of the most iconic figures of Indian cinema, Dilip Kumar received the Padma Bhushan in 1991 and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1994. He was also honoured with Padma Vibhushan in 2015. He is also the recipient of the first Filmfare Best Actor award for his 1956 film “Azaad”. Dilip Kumar is the record holder of most Filmfare Best Actor awards - eight - a spot he shares with Shah Rukh Khan.