Dilip Kumar gets discharged from Mumbai's PD Hinduja Hospital. Dilip Kumar was admitted following breathing issues, was later diagnosed with bilateral pleural effusion and had since been in the ICU ward, though not on the ventilator.

The Thespian's spokesperson on Wednesday shared a health update on his official Twitter account which read, "Thank you for your prayers. A successful pleural aspiration procedure was performed on Dilip Saab. I personally spoke to Dr Jalil Parkar and Dr Nitin Gokhale. They are optimistic that he will be discharged tomm (Thursday).- FF [sic]."

On Wednesday, Dr Jalil Parkar, the pulmonologist provided an update regarding Dilip Kumar's health and said, "Dilip Kumar's health is improving and the problem of breathlessness has also subdued, but he continues to be on oxygen support." Earlier on Sunday, Dr Parkar had affirmed that the actor's condition is stable now and said, "His condition is stable now. Even though he is in the ICU, he is not on a ventilator. We are trying our best that he makes a quick recovery and goes back home."

Few days ago, the veteran star's wife Saira Banu urged everyone not to believe in fake rumours related to the former's health. "My husband, my Kohinoor our Dilip Kumar Sahab's health is stable and doctors have assured me that he should be discharged soon. I urge you not to believe in rumours. While I ask you to pray for Sahab's health, I am praying that the almighty keep all of you safe and healthy during this pandemic," she had issued a statement.

In picture: Dilip Kumar and Saira Banu at the Hinduja Hospital in Khar.

Known as the 'Tragedy King' of Bollywood, Dilip Kumar's career has 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). Last seen on the big screen in 'Qila' in 1998, the actor was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1994 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2015.

In picture: Saira Banu waves at the fans and photographers at the hospital in Khar.