Dilip Kumar fans, breathe a sigh of relief. Veteran actor Dilip Kumar has been discharged from Lilavati hospital in Mumbai.

Speaking to ANI, the actor's wife and veteran actress Saira Banu said earlier, "Dilip ji is totally fine and I am waiting to take him home today. Waiting for doctor to discharge him."

The legendary actor was admitted to Mumbai's Lilavati hospital on August 2 due to kidney-related ailments. As per Lilavati Hospital, his all vital parameters are reported to be stable. This is the third time the actor has been admitted to the hospital. In April last year, he was hospitalised due to fever and nausea.

Dilip Kumar has acted in over 65 films in his career and is known for his iconic roles in movies like 'Devdas '(1955), 'Naya Daur' (1957), 'Mughal-e-Azam' (1960), 'Ganga Jamuna' (1961), 'Kranti' (1981), and 'Karma' (1986).Last seen on the big screen in 'Qila' in 1998, the actor was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1994 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2015.

-- ANI