Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan was admitted to KD Hospital in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, May 21, after suffering from dehydration.
The actor, who had come to Ahmedabad to support his team, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), during the IPL 2024 playoffs, was discharged after receiving primary treatment and is now stable.
The incident occurred following the play-off match between KKR and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Shah Rukh Khan had arrived in Ahmedabad two days prior to the match, eager to cheer for his team. After the match, he returned to the ITC Narmada Hotel in Ahmedabad, where he and the team received a grand welcome.
However, the next morning, Khan's condition worsened. At around 1 pm, he was taken to KD Hospital, where doctors treated him for dehydration. The severe heat in Ahmedabad, with temperatures soaring to around 45 degrees Celsius, likely contributed to his condition. The Meteorological Department had even issued a red alert for the city due to the intense heat.
Doctors at KD Hospital confirmed that Shah Rukh Khan's health is now stable and have advised him to take adequate rest. The Bollywood star's hospitalization due to dehydration highlights the severe weather conditions in many parts of India, including Gujarat's capital, Ahmedabad.
Shah Rukh Khan, beloved by millions of fans worldwide, is known for his dedication to his work and his love for cricket. His presence at IPL matches always adds to the excitement, and his fans were concerned about his health. Thankfully, the quick medical response ensured that he received the necessary care and is now on the road to recovery.
Shah Rukh Khan's fans and the Bollywood community have expressed their relief and sent their best wishes for his speedy recovery.
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s wife, Gauri Khan, and close friend, Juhi Chawla, visited him at KD Hospital in Ahmedabad on Wednesday evening he was admitted after suffering from severe dehydration caused by the heat.
Gauri Khan, Shah Rukh’s wife, rushed to the hospital to be by his side. A video circulating on social media showed her arriving at the hospital and quickly entering to check on her husband's health.
Gauri Khan has reached KD hospital to see #ShahRukhKhan pic.twitter.com/fDUodO4y6i
— Shah Rukh Khan Fc - Pune ( SRK Fc Pune ) (@SRKFC_PUNE) May 22, 2024
Earlier, actress Juhi Chawla, a close friend of Shah Rukh Khan and co-owner of the IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) along with him, also visited him at the hospital. Juhi was accompanied by her husband, Jay Mehta. They were seen leaving the hospital but did not speak to reporters waiting outside.
#WATCH | Gujarat: Actor Juhi Chawla and her husband Jay Mehta leave from KD Hospital, in Ahmedabad.
— ANI (@ANI) May 22, 2024
Actor Shah Rukh Khan has been admitted to the hospital. Details awaited. pic.twitter.com/osyGyAmwp2