PICS: Shahrukh Khan visits Dilip Kumar at his residence

Veteran actor Dilip Kumar was recently hospitalized following a health scare. He was admitted to the ICU and was treated for kidney-related ailment. The thespian has now recovered and was discharged from the hospital a week ago.

Shahrukh Khan who idolizes Dilip Kumar and considers him a pillar of Hindi cinema was spotted visiting him today. He had earlier said, “Even words like ‘icon’ are very less for him. He is the forefather, the pillar of the film industry... Amongst the last few pillars left. He is one of the greatest human beings apart from being the actor. I know them personally so I can say that.”

Dilip Kumar too has been very fond of Shahrukh Khan. He was earlier quoted saying, “Shah Rukh is a charmer and a well-brought up young man. He has always been loving and respectful as well-bred Pathans are with elders. I know Saira likes him a lot.” 

Dilip Kumar has faced some medical complications in the recent years. He was admitted to Lilavati Hospital earlier this year for fever and nausea. The 94 year old actor is currently said to be doing fine.

On the professional front, Shahrukh Khan is currently working on Anand L. Rai’s next film where he will be playing a pint-sized character. The film will see him collaborate with his Jab Tak Hai Jaan co-stars Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma. Shahrukh Khan’s last release was Raees earlier this year.The film that is yet untitled is slated to release on 21^st December 2018.