Updated On: 29 October, 2025 09:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Actor Sudhir Dalvi, best known for playing the role of Sai Baba in the 1977 classic Shirdi Ke Saibaba, has been hospitalised and is reportedly in a critical stage. His family has sought financial aid of Rs 15 lakh for his treatment

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Veteran actor Sudhir Dalvi, best known for his iconic portrayal of Sai Baba in Manoj Kumar`s 1977 classic Shirdi Ke Saibaba, has reportedly been battling for his life. He has been hospitalised for severe sepsis. The actor`s family has sought financial aid to meet the growing expenses of his treatment.
The actor has been admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai since October 8, 2025 and is reportedly suffering from severe sepsis, a serious and potentially life-threatening infection that demands intensive medical care. According to a report in Movie Talkies, the 86-year-old actor`s medical expenses have already crossed Rs 10 lakh. Meanwhile, the doctors estimate that the total cost of his treatment could reach Rs 15 lakh.