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Sudhir Dalvi Recovers as Film Industry, Trust Provide Aid
Sudhir Dalvi is an elderly actor famous for playing Sai Baba.
He became very sick with a serious infection called sepsis in October 2025.
He spent about a month in a Mumbai hospital, including a long time in intensive care.
The illness made it hard for him to move his arms and legs.
His hospital bills became very expensive, so his family asked for help.
Actors such as Akshay Kumar, Ranbir Kapoor and Kartik Aaryan reportedly gave financial support.
Sai Baba devotees and others also helped the family.
A court allowed a Sai Baba trust to provide ₹11 lakh for his treatment.
Dalvi is now home, but he needs a walker and is recovering slowly.
Veteran actor Sudhir Dalvi was hospitalized in October 2025 with severe, potentially life-threatening sepsis.
The infection affected his joints and mobility, leading to a prolonged ICU stay at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai.
Reports said his medical bills exceeded ₹10 lakh, with estimates ranging from about ₹15 lakh to more than ₹15 lakh.
His wife said Akshay Kumar, Ranbir Kapoor and Kartik Aaryan were among the first film personalities to provide financial assistance.
The Bombay High Court permitted the Shree Saibaba Sansthan Trust to contribute ₹11 lakh toward his treatment in December 2025.
- Who
- Veteran actor Sudhir Dalvi, his wife Suhas Dalvi, film-industry supporters, devotees and the Shree Saibaba Sansthan Trust.
- What
- Dalvi received financial assistance for treatment after severe sepsis and is now recovering at home.
- Where
- He was treated at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai and is recovering at home.
- When
- He was hospitalized in October 2025, and the court approved the trust’s assistance in December 2025.
- Why
- His sepsis caused serious mobility problems and his medical expenses reportedly exceeded ₹10 lakh.
Key facts
- Age
- 86, according to the reports.
- Condition
- Severe sepsis, described as a potentially life-threatening infection.
- Hospital
- Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai.
- Treatment period
- About one month, including a prolonged ICU stay.
- Reported expenses
- Bills exceeded ₹10 lakh; reports described costs as approaching ₹15 lakh or exceeding ₹15 lakh.
- Trust assistance
- The Bombay High Court permitted the Shree Saibaba Sansthan Trust to provide ₹11 lakh in December 2025.
- Current health
- Dalvi is home, uses a walker, has a disoriented or confused mind and is recovering slowly.
Quotes
Suhas Dalvi
Wife of veteran actor Sudhir Dalvi
“When the news spread that we were unable to meet hospital bills, many from the film industry came forward to help financially. I can't immediately recall all the names. But Kartik Aaryan, Ranbir Kapoor, Akshay Kumar were among the first to help. There were so many others from the film industry and outside. My husband is best known for playing Sai Baba. So many Sai bhakts came forward to help. Who says we've become a heartless people? The love and generosity after my husband's illness is very||||”
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“He is at home now. He still has to walk with the help of a walker, and his mind is disoriented. But he is happy to be home. So am I. The hospital was not only expensive, the aura of being in a hospital is also very intimidating for a patient.”
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Aurangabad Bench of the Bombay High Court
Judicial bench that authorized treatment assistance from the Shree Saibaba Sansthan Trust
“The trust can incur the expenses. Taking into consideration the faith of people and the role played by the veteran actor, such help can be said to be based on the acts done for which Shree Sai Baba spent his life.”
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Sources
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Ailing Actor Sudhir Dalvi Received Financial Help From Ranbir Kapoor, Kartik Aaryan & Akshay Kumar, Reveals Wife
Akshay Kumar, Ranbir Kapoor, Kartik Aaryan Help Shirdi Ke Sai Baba Actor Sudhir Dalvi As Hospital Bill Rises To Rs 15 Lakh: Report
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