Sonia Gandhi Calls on ailing thespian Dilip Kumar

Taking time off from her busy schedule in Mumbai, Congress President Sonia Gandhi visited ailing Bollywood veteran Dilip Kumar at Lilavati Hospital Tuesday evening.

According to an official, Sonia spent a few minutes with his family members and friends.

She also inquired after the health of the 86-year-old actor who has been admitted to the hospital since Sunday for treatment of malaria. Sonia Gandhi had come to the city to inaugurate the Bandra-Worli Sea Link this evening.

The actor is expected to remain in hospital for another two days or so, the official said.

Dilip Kumar is responding well to treatment under the care of Dr. Jalil Parker. His fever has also subsided, making him cheerful.

Last year, Dilip Kumar was admitted to the Apollo Hospital in New Delhi on account of a urinary infection.

The actor, who is married to actress Saira Bano, is known for his landmark performances in films like `Devdas`, `Madhumati`, `Ganga Jamuna`, `Mughal-E-Azam`, "Shakti" and "Karma".

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Sonia Gandhi Displeased with Sanjay Dutt

Sanjay Dutt’s statement during the election campaign, “Congress killed my father” did not go well with the congress president Sonia Gandhi and she is upset with him. In a telephonic conversation that took place between Sanju baba and Sonia Gandhi, Mrs Gandhi expressed her displeasure for Sanju targeting her party is a wrong way. She told him that his family had always been a strong supporter of congress and she was disappointed by his statement against the party.

A meeting was supposed to take place between the two but a close source to Sanjay denies any meeting between the two. During the election result, Sanjay was in Delhi and speculation was ripe that Sanjay will meet Mrs Gandhi, the congress president.

A source informs, "Sanju didn't go to meet Madam in Delhi last week. He had gone for some personal work — meetings with people for his production house."

He was there to meet Amar Singh, who was unwell. Meeting madam wasn't part of Sanju's plans nor did he try to make an appointment with her. Also if Amar and he had gone to meet Madam at her residence, the entire media would have landed up there and it would become public knowledge."