Dilip Kumar shifted to ICU of Mumbai's Lilavati hospital for kidney complications

New Delhi: Legendary actor Dilip Kumar's health has not been in the good shape of late. The megastar was yesterday admitted to hospital after he complained of dehydration. However, his wife and veteran actress Saira Banu said that he is fine and is stable as of this morning.

But it has now come to light that Dilip Kumar has been shifted to ICU after his creatinine levels in blood started rising. According to Indian Express.com, the thespian suffers from kidney ailment and dehydration. He is admitted to Mumbai's Lilavati hospital at present.

The report quotes the team of doctors treating him as saying, “Dilip Kumar’s creatinine levels are rising. He is going into renal failure. Given his age, it is serious.”

The 94-year-old made his debut as an actor in the film "Jwar Bhata" in 1944 which was produced by Bombay Talkies. The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Bhushan award in 1991,the Dadasaheb Phalke award in 1994 and the Padma Vibhushan this year for his contributions towards Indian cinema.