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. 

Sudhir Dalvi batting for life

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.