Thespian Dilip Kumar, who was rushed to the hospital a few days back after he complained of cough and cold and swelling in his right leg, was discharged from the hospital today afternoon.



A source close to Dilip and wife Saira Banu confirmed the news and said that Dilip saab has been discharged from Lilavati hospital and that he is fine now. The veteran regularly stays in touch with his fans via social micro-blogging site Twitter and often updates his fans about his health and recovery.



Dilip Kumar is known for his roles in films like Madhumati, Devdas, Mughal-e-Azam, Ganga Jamuna, Ram Aur Shyam and Naya Daur. He was last seen in 1998 film Qila. Dilip Kumar received the Padma Bhushan in 1991 and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1994. He was also honoured with Padma Vibhushan in 2015and 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 Shahrukh Khan. In 1993, Dilip Kumar was also honoured with the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement award.