Unable to meet the cost of treatment, the family had publicly appealed for financial assistance. Responding to the plea, the Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi, sought permission from the Bombay High Court to extend monetary help, as the trust’s funds cannot ordinarily be used for individual medical aid without judicial approval. The court has now granted the trust permission to donate ₹11 lakh toward Dalvi’s treatment.
Hospital sources say the treatment for severe sepsis is expensive and prolonged. Dalvi’s family has already spent around ₹10 lakh, while the overall cost is expected to reach ₹15 lakh or more. The trust’s intervention is expected to ease the financial burden significantly. Earlier, members of the film fraternity, including Ranbir Kapoor’s sister, had also stepped forward with contributions.
Dalvi, a respected figure in Indian cinema and television, has featured in numerous films and iconic TV shows. He played Guru Vashishth in Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan and appeared as Shah Jahan in Shyam Benegal’s Bharat Ek Khoj. His filmography spans titles such as Asha, Kranti, Hukumat, Pukar, Toofan, Agni, and Khalnayak. His last big-screen appearance was in the 2003 film Excuse Me.
Sepsis, which occurs when the body’s immune system triggers damaging inflammation, remains a major global health threat. According to WHO estimates, more than 11 million people died worldwide in 2020 due to sepsis. India’s last available data from 2017 indicates around 2 million deaths annually.
With financial support now in place, the family hopes Dalvi’s condition will stabilise as he continues to receive intensive care.
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