Veteran Actor Prem Chopra, 89, Admitted to Lilavati Hospital
Veteran Actor Prem Chopra Hospitalised in Mumbai, Recovering Well
Veteran Bollywood actor Prem Chopra has been admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai since Saturday (November 8) due to chest congestion. The 89-year-old actor has been under medical care for the past three days and is said to be recovering well.
According to his family, Chopra is expected to be discharged within the next three to four days.
As reported by IANS, Dr. Jalil Parker confirmed that the actor was admitted following a heart condition and a viral lung infection. “Prem Chopra ji was admitted to Lilavati Hospital two days ago under his family cardiologist, Dr. Nitin Gokhale. He has a heart issue and also developed a viral and lung infection. He is not in the ICU and is stable,” the doctor said.
Prem Chopra, one of Indian cinema’s most iconic actors, is best known for his memorable villainous roles. He began his acting journey in Punjabi cinema with the National Award-winning film Chaudhary Karnail Singh (1960) before entering Bollywood. His early recognition came with Shaheed (1965), but his fame soared with his suave negative roles in films such as Do Raaste (1969), Kati Patang (1970), Do Anjaane (1976), Dostana (1980), and Kranti (1981).
Over a career spanning six decades, Chopra has acted in more than 300 films and shared a notable on-screen partnership with Rajesh Khanna, appearing together in 19 hit films.
In recent years, the veteran actor has taken on more character and positive roles, continuing to make occasional appearances in films and television projects.
