Sanjay Dutt takes a short break from work for medical treatment, asks fans not to worry or speculate

"My family and friends are with me and I urge my well-wishers not to worry or unnecessarily speculate," said Sanjay Dutt.

New Delhi: Actor Sanjay Dutt has taken a short break from work for medical treatment, read his recent social media post. "Hi, friends. I am taking a short break from work for some medical treatment. My family and friends are with me and I urge my well-wishers not to worry or unnecessarily speculate. With your love and good wishes, I will be back soon," Sanjay Dutt said in his note to fans . 

pic.twitter.com/tinDb6BxcL — Sanjay Dutt (@duttsanjay) August 11, 2020

The 61-year-old actor was recently admitted to Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital after he complained of breathlessness and uneasiness. He was also tested for coronavirus, the report of which was negative. Sanjay Dutt stayed in the hospital over the weekend and returned home on Monday afternoon. 

On Saturday night, shortly after being hospitalised, he tweeted, "Just wanted to assure everyone that I'm doing well. I'm currently under medical observation and my COVID-19 report is negative. With the help and care of the doctors, nurses and staff at Lilavati hospital, I should be home in a day or two. Thank you for your well wishes and blessings."

Just wanted to assure everyone that I’m doing well. I’m currently under medical observation & my COVID-19 report is negative. With the help & care of the doctors, nurses & staff at Lilavati hospital, I should be home in a day or two. Thank you for your well wishes & blessings  — Sanjay Dutt (@duttsanjay) August 8, 2020

On the work front, Sanjay Dutt has several movies in the pipeline, including 'Torbaaz', 'KGF: Chapter 2', 'Sadak 2', 'Bhuj: The Pride Of India' and 'Shamshera'.

'Sadak 2', the sequel to the 1991 hit of the same name, is his upcoming release. The fuilm reunites Sanjay Dutt with Pooja Bhatt and filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, and also casts Alia Bhatt and Aditya Roy Kapur in pivotal roles. 

'Sadak 2' is slated to release on August 28.