Bollywood veteran Vinod Khanna hospitalised in Mumbai

Vinod Khanna

Bollywood veteran Vinod Khanna has been hospitalised due to "severe dehydration".

Khanna was hospitalised in HN Reliance Foundation and Research Centre in Girgaum on Friday night.

His son, Rahul, says the doctors are looking to discharge him soon.

"Dad was hospitalised on Friday for severe dehydration. The situation was quickly brought under control, he's doing much better and the doctors are looking to discharge him soon," Rahul told PTI.

"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," he added.

Hospital sources also confirmed that the actor is recovering well and is much better.