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Veteran actress Poonam Dhillon admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai with dengue
✍️ Bollywood Hungama
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 09:39 PM
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Bollywood veteran Poonam Dhillon has been admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai after testing positive for dengue, sources said.
Veteran Bollywood actress Poonam Dhillon was taken to Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai after doctors confirmed a dengue infection. Hospital officials confirmed her admission but did not disclose further medical details.
Dengue, a mosquito‑borne viral illness, often presents with high fever, severe headache and joint pain. Patients are usually monitored for dehydration and complications such as hemorrhage, and supportive care is the mainstay of treatment.
Dhillon, known for her work in films and television since the 1970s, has not publicly commented on her condition. Fans and industry colleagues have expressed concern on social media, urging her to rest and recover fully.
Health authorities in Maharashtra have warned of a rise in dengue cases this monsoon season, advising residents to eliminate standing water and use protective measures against mosquito bites.
Dengue, a mosquito‑borne viral illness, often presents with high fever, severe headache and joint pain. Patients are usually monitored for dehydration and complications such as hemorrhage, and supportive care is the mainstay of treatment.
Dhillon, known for her work in films and television since the 1970s, has not publicly commented on her condition. Fans and industry colleagues have expressed concern on social media, urging her to rest and recover fully.
Health authorities in Maharashtra have warned of a rise in dengue cases this monsoon season, advising residents to eliminate standing water and use protective measures against mosquito bites.