Salman Khan pays a midnight visit to an ailing Vinod Khanna at the hospital

Mumbai: Reportedly, veteran actor, Vinod Khanna had been admitted to Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai on Sunday, April 2, 2017 due to severe dehydration.

Salman Khan, who considers Vinod Khanna as his mentor and lucky mascot, paid a visit at midnight to check on the legend’s health.

There was a picture of the weak Vinod Khanna from the hospital that is doing the rounds on the Internet; post which the veteran’s fans have been really affected.

The actor’s son Rahul Khanna informed PTI, "Dad was hospitalised for severe dehydration. The situation was quickly brought under control, he’s doing much better and the doctors are looking to discharge him soon. Our family is most grateful for the extraordinary care he’s been receiving at the hospital and we are touched by all the good wishes pouring in."

Also post the hoax about actor Vinod Khanna’s deteriorating health condition, the spokesperson of Sir HN Reliance Foundation hospital, Tushar Puniya, issued a statement where he said, "He is under the care of our doctors and has responded positively to the treatment and is now stable. His family thanks his well-wishers for the good wishes and requests to respect their privacy."

Vinod Khanna will next be seen in the film named 'Ek Thi Rani Aisi Bhi' which also stars actress Hema Malini.

He was earlier seen essaying Salman Khan’s father’s role in 'Dabangg' and 'Dabangg 2'.

We pray for his speedy recovery.