Dilip Kumar announces recovery on Twitter, thanks well-wishers

94-year-old veteran actor was admitted to Mumbai's Lilavati hospital on Dec 7 after complaining of swelling in his leg

Veteran actor Dilip Kumar, who was admitted to Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre on Wednesday morning after he complained of swelling in one of his legs, says he is feeling better.

A few hours later, the 94-year-old took to Twitter where he shared a photogaph of himself along with his star wife Saira Banu from the hospital.

The actor shared another photograph of himself sipping tea from a cup.

"Health is wealth said somebody. I am thankful to all of you for always remembering me in your prayers," he wrote.

The actor was hospitalised and was kept under observation.

"He has been hospitalised today (Wednesday) morning. He complained of swelling in his right leg," Saira Banu's manager Murshid told IANS.

The thespian was born as Mohammad Yusuf Khan, but adopted Dilip Kumar as his screen name.

Dilip Kumar was last seen in the film "Qila" in 1998.

The actor was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1994 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2015.