In a major health update, Shah Rukh Khan’s manager, Pooja Dadlani, has assured fans that the beloved actor is on the mend after being hospitalised in Ahmedabad due to dehydration and heatstroke.
The news of Khan’s hospitalization had fans and followers deeply concerned and wishing for his speedy recovery.
Pooja Dadlani took to X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday to update everyone on SRK’s condition. She tweeted, “To all of Mr. Khan’s fans and well-wishers - he is doing well. Thank you for your love, prayers and concern.”
To all of Mr Khan’s fans and well wishers - he is doing well. Thank you for your love, prayers and concern 🙏
— Pooja Dadlani (@pooja_dadlani) May 23, 2024
This statement brought immense relief to the actor’s admirers, who expressed their support and best wishes in the comments. One fan wrote, “King can’t be down for long...can’t wait for his celebrations in the final now.” Another added, “Thank you so much for this update, we are all so relieved right now. Lots of love to @iamsrk, hope he gets well soon.”
In addition to Dadlani’s update, Shah Rukh Khan's long-time friend and co-star, Juhi Chawla, also shared news about his health.
The Duplicate actress, along with her husband Jay Mehta, co-owners of the IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) with Khan, visited the actor at KD Hospital.
Speaking to Indian media, she mentioned, “Shah Rukh was not feeling too well last night but he is being attended to and was feeling much better this evening. God willing, he will soon be up, and in the stands on the weekend, cheering the team, as we play the finals.”
The Bollywood superstar’s hospitalisation coincides with the buildup to the IPL 2024 final, where fans hope to see him cheering for his team. His recovery is eagerly awaited not just by his fans but also by his friends and colleagues in the film and cricket industry.