‘Shirdi Ke Sai Baba’ Actor Sudhir Dalvi Hospitalised With Sepsis; Family Appeals for Financial Help

Veteran actor Sudhir Dalvi, best known for portraying Sai Baba in the 1976 classic Shirdi Ke Sai Baba, is currently battling a severe sepsis infection and has been hospitalised at Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai, since the first week of October. The 86-year-old’s condition remains critical, with his family struggling to manage mounting medical bills.

According to reports, Dalvi’s family has already paid around ₹10 lakh towards his treatment, and doctors have estimated that the total expenses may rise to ₹15 lakh. His wife, Suhas Dalvi, shared that they have now reached out to the film fraternity and fans for financial assistance.

In an interview with India Today, Suhas recounted the harrowing evening of October 8, when Sudhir suddenly experienced excruciating pain and lost mobility in all his limbs. He was immediately rushed to the hospital, where doctors diagnosed him with sepsis—an infection that has now spread to his blood and affected multiple joints.

“We never anticipated something like this. It’s emotionally and financially a tough time,” Suhas said, adding that his recovery has been painfully slow.

The 81-year-old, who suffers from asthma, revealed that doctors have advised her not to visit the hospital to avoid infection risks. Their caretaker has been providing her with regular updates through photos.

She further mentioned that while their son, who lives in Canada, has extended help, the medical costs continue to rise.

“We are like any middle-class family with limited savings. Actors don’t get pensions like government employees. I request everyone to come forward and help us in any way they can,” she appealed.

Suhas added that some members of the film industry have already come forward to support them. “I felt like I would lose my husband, my only companion, in just a moment,” she said emotionally.