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Dilip Kumar (center) and wife Saira Banu
Dilip Kumar, arguably the greatest and most iconic Indian film actor, has starred in some of the biggest commercially successful films from the late 1940s, 1950s, 1960s and 1980s, has returned to his Bandra home.
The 86 year old was discharged from Lilavati Hospital nearly after a week of treatment for cerebral falciparum malaria.
His doctor was quoted, “He is recuperating well and is much better now. Rest of the treatment will be done at home.”
Dilip throughout his career span of 54 years, he has won an unparalleled eight Filmfare Best Actor Awards.
The former Member of Parliament was recently awarded CNN-IBN Indian of the year, an accolade given to Indians who have contributed to their country.

Posted July 5th, 2009 in Bollywood by Sam. Tags: Dilip Kumar


