Dilip Kumar Is Doing Fine After Backache: Saira Banu

Legendary actor Dilip Kumar is doing better after suffering a severe backache, his actor-wife Saira Banu said on Friday. In an audio note shared on Dilip Kumar's official Twitter page, Banu said that they had to consult the doctors at Lilavati hospital and everything is fine now.

"I'm so happy to tell all of you that Dilip sahab is a lot better. He had a severe backache and we had to go an check it out at Lilavati hospital. We checked it out and came back home. Everything is fine now with God's grace and your best wishes. We are so grateful to you all," Banu said.

Dilip Kumar's family friend Faisal Farooqui also took to Twitter to inform his fans about the actor's health condition.

"Dilip Saab is doing well. Please don't spread rumours," he tweeted.

Known as the 'Tragedy King of Bollywood', Dilip Kumar, 97, has given memorable performances in films such as Andaz, Aan, Madhumati, Devdas and Mughal-e-Azam.