Veteran actor Sudhir Dalvi, 86, is recovering at home after battling severe sepsis that required a month-long hospitalisation in Mumbai. His wife Suhas said he still needs a walker and remains disoriented but is happy to be home. She thanked the film industry and Sai devotees for their financial support
Veteran actor Sudhir Dalvi, best known for playing Sai Baba in Shirdi Ke Sai Baba, is recovering at home following a serious health crisis last year. The 86-year-old actor spent a month at Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital after being diagnosed with severe sepsis, a potentially life-threatening infection, in October 2025. The infection severely affected his joints and mobility, resulting in an extended stay in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
Now, his wife Suhas Dalvi revealed that serval B-Town celebs came forward to help Dalvi.
According to a report in Bolly Spice, the actor's treatment expenses reportedly crossed Rs 10 lakh and were expected to reach around Rs 15 lakh, prompting his family to appeal publicly for financial assistance. Help soon came from several quarters.
In December 2025, the Bombay High Court allowed the Shree Saibaba Sansthan Trust to contribute Rs 11 lakh towards his medical expenses. Members of the film industry, including Kartik Aaryan, Ranbir Kapoor and Akshay Kumar, as well as devotees and residents of Shirdi, also extended financial support.
