Dilip Kumar’s friend DISMISSES reports of actor suffering from lung infection again; See tweet

Mumbai: A family friend of screen legend Dilip Kumar, Faisal Farooqui Monday refuted reports that the actor has again contracted "lung infection". The 95-year-old actor was last month admitted to a hospital for treatment for mild pneumonia. Farooqui rubbished a couple of reports claiming that Kumar was being treated for the ailment at his residence.

"This news is not true. @TheDilipKumar is fine. Pls don't spread rumors. Dilip Kumar sahab is doing well- at home in the company of his loved ones. -FF," he tweeted from the actor's official Twitter account. (Source- Twitter)

Farooqui also called out an online portal for spreading "mischievous posting and fake commentary" about Kumar's health. (Source- Twitter)

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