Shabana Azmi wishes 'early recovery' to Sushma Swaraj

Mumbai: Veteran actress Shabana Azmi has wished an early recovery for Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, who has been hospitalised.

"Our best wishes for an early recovery Sushma Swaraj. It's so rare for a leader to announce factual health status. Respect for your courage," Shabana tweeted on Thursday. 

Swaraj on Wednesday underwent dialysis after a kidney failure.

" "I am in AIIMS because of kidney failure. Presently, I am on dialysis. I am undergoing tests for a kidney transplant. Lord Krishna will bless," the ailing minister had tweeted.

Swaraj, 64, a diabetic, also underwent dialysis. She was admitted to the AIIMS on November 7 over health complications.

The team of doctors for the treatment of Sushma Swaraj includes, Head of Endocrinology Nikhil Tandon, Head of Pulmonary Medicine Randeep Guleria, Chief of Cardio Thoracic and Head of Nephrology Sandeep Mahajan.

Earlier, Sushma Swaraj was admitted to the AIIMS for several weeks in April this year due to chest congestion.