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Actress Poonam Dhillon Hospitalised with Dengue Amid CINTAA Resignation Controversy
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 03:40 PM
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Veteran actress Poonam Dhillon has been admitted to a Mumbai hospital for dengue fever, a development that coincides with the ongoing dispute over her resignation from the Cine & TV Artistes’ Association (CINTAA).
Poonam Dhillon, a well‑known figure in Hindi cinema, was reported to be under medical care at a Mumbai hospital after testing positive for dengue fever. Sources close to the actress confirmed that she was admitted early this week and is receiving supportive treatment.
The hospitalization comes at a sensitive time, as Dhillon’s recent resignation from the Cine & TV Artistes’ Association (CINTAA) has sparked a heated debate within the industry. While the resignation row dominates headlines, her health condition has now become the immediate focus.
Medical experts note that dengue can lead to severe complications if not managed promptly, but most patients recover with proper care. Dhillon’s representatives have not released an official statement, and her family is reportedly staying by her side.
Health officials have warned that dengue cases are on the rise across several Indian states, urging citizens to take preventive measures against mosquito bites during the monsoon season.
The hospitalization comes at a sensitive time, as Dhillon’s recent resignation from the Cine & TV Artistes’ Association (CINTAA) has sparked a heated debate within the industry. While the resignation row dominates headlines, her health condition has now become the immediate focus.
Medical experts note that dengue can lead to severe complications if not managed promptly, but most patients recover with proper care. Dhillon’s representatives have not released an official statement, and her family is reportedly staying by her side.
Health officials have warned that dengue cases are on the rise across several Indian states, urging citizens to take preventive measures against mosquito bites during the monsoon season.