Update on actress Jayanthi Health Condition

Bangalore, Mar 28: Indian actress Jayanthi was admitted to hospital after she complained of breathing difficulties. The 74-year-old actress was put on a ventilator as her condition was a bit critical.

The very next day, news of her demise spread like a wildfire; major publications carried stories reporting that the actress is no more.

However, her son clarified that the actress is alive and there was some confusion regarding her death.

"There is no truth in the news of Jayanthi's death. Some TV channels reported that she was dead, which is untrue, as they were confused regarding her health," he said.

"She has been suffering from asthma for 35 years. She used inhalers every day and was never admitted to hospital over breathing issues. Last evening, her health started deteriorated and she was taken to Sidvin Hospital. Based on doctor's advises, we shifted her to Vikram Hospital in Cunningham Road. The doctors have told us that she will be kept under observation for the next 24 hours. She is currently on the ventilator," he had told media persons.

According to the sources, actress has become stable and might get a discharge soon.