Veteran Bollywood actress of yesteryears, Saira Banu who was admitted to Hinduja Hospital was discharced and returned home as doctors said her condition is stable now.
Saira Banu's family friend Faisal Farooqui shared an update on her health on his verified Twitter profile on Sunday and he wrote: "Saira Banu ji is back home. Discharged from the hospital. Doing well. Resting. Your love and prayers are truly appreciated."
On Sunday, the hospital officials told News agency PTI: "She was shifted out of the ICU. She has been mobilised and is fine. May probably get discharged in a day or two, if there are no further issues."
Speaking to a news agency, Saira Banu's close family friend Faisal Farooqui further said that she is doing well and is resting at home.
Saira Banu, 77, - the widow of legendary actor, the late Yusuf Khan alias Dilip Kumar - was rushed to the ICU of Hinduja hospital in Khar, almost a week ago. She suffered from a heart problem called ischemia and was even shifted to the ICU ward for the treatment.
According to eminent cardiologist Dr Nitin S. Gokhale who was attending on her, the left ventricle in her heart had stopped functioning and led to ingress of water in her heart and lungs.
Saira Banu's health sparked concerns on social media with many praying and wishing for her speedy recovery and early discharge from the hospital.
Starting her acting career as a teen in 1961 with the film "Junglee", she went on to become one of the topmost heroines in the 1960s-1970s era, working with the leading actors of the day and starring in the biggest films.
In the past few years, she earned legions of admirers for the manner in which she stood by and cared for her husband Dilip Kumar who was ailing for several years before he passed away on July 7 aged 98.
With agency inputs