MUMBAI: Veteran actor Dilip Kumar, who is being treated at Lilavati Hospital for pneumonia is said to be recovering and will be discharged tomorrow (Thursday), in time to celebrate his birthday (December 11) at his residence.

According to Hindustan Times, Udaya Tara Nayar, a close friend of the actor who is also compiling Kumar's autobiography titled The Substance and the Shadow, said: "I met him and he is fine now. He has been responding to the treatment very well."

According to reports, the 91-year-old actor's wife, Saira Banu, has planned a small dinner for his special day.

"We do have plans to get him back home before his birthday. The doctor will do his check-up tomorrow (Thursday) morning and he will be discharged by tomorrow afternoon. He should be back home by 1pm or 2pm," said Nayar and added: "As far his birthday plans are concerned, it will be a quiet celebration only with his close friends."