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Veteran Actor Sudhir Dalvi Hospitalized Amid Controversy

10/31/2025

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Sudhir Dalvi, the 86-year-old veteran actor known for Sai Baba in Shirdi Ke Saibaba, is hospitalized at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai with severe sepsis.
He has been in critical condition since October 8, 2025.
Riddhima Kapoor, daughter of actors Rishi and Neetu Kapoor, donated to his care but faced online criticism for the public gesture.
Dalvi remains in serious condition and continues to receive intensive treatment.

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Sudhir Dalvi, the 86-year-old veteran actor known for Sai Baba in Shirdi Ke Saibaba, is hospitalized at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai with severe sepsis.
He has been in critical condition since October 8, 2025.
Riddhima Kapoor, daughter of actors Rishi and Neetu Kapoor, donated to his care but faced online criticism for the public gesture.
Dalvi remains in serious condition and continues to receive intensive treatment.