Veteran Indian film, television, and theatre actress Poonam Dhillon has been hospitalized. Journalist Vickey Lalwani shared an update on the actress’s health today, August 22, 2026, revealing that she is hospitalized at Lilavati Hospital. According to the journalist, the senior actress has been in the hospital for some days now.
The journalist’s reports reveal Poonam has been diagnosed with dengue, and she has been undergoing treatment in the hospital. Vickey also revealed that he texted the well-known actress this morning, and in the response, the actress confirmed that she is recovering now.
Vickey on his Instagram wrote, “Poonam Dhillon has been admitted to Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai. The senior actress has been diagnosed with dengue and has been in the hospital for quite some days now. This journalist texted her this morning, and she said she’s recovering. Praying for her full recovery and hoping that she’s back home soon.”
About
Poonam Dhillon, a popular veteran actress, has achieved massive fame through her breakthrough 1979 romance film Noorie. She is also known for her hit 1980s movies, including Trishul, Naam, Ek Chadar Maili Si, and others. Later, she made a strong television comeback in Ekk Nayi Pehchaan and her stint on reality TV shows like Bigg Boss. She has also appeared in hit Hindi plays like The Perfect Husband and The Perfect Wife.
We wish Poonam Dhillon a very speedy recovery and better health.
