**Veteran Bollywood Actor Prem Chopra Admitted to Lilavati Hospital After Viral Infection**
Veteran Bollywood actor Prem Chopra has been admitted to Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital after contracting a viral infection. His medical team has indicated that he is expected to recover within a few days.
The 92-year-old actor was admitted on Monday, and the hospital has confirmed that his condition is currently stable.
According to cardiologist Dr. Nitin Gokhale, Prem Chopra’s hospitalization was due to a viral infection combined with age-related complications. This situation required medical intervention focused on his lungs. Fortunately, he remains under observation in the general ward and not in the ICU.
Dr. Jalil Parkar from Lilavati Hospital stated, “He is a known case of cardiac ailment and he also had a viral infection, and that’s why I’m treating him for the lungs. He is not in the ICU; he is in the ward.”
Regarding the actor’s recovery timeline, Dr. Parkar added, “He is 92 years old and he has age-related issues because of which his recovery takes a little time. He should be fine in another three to four days and go home.”
Family members have also responded to the news. Actor Sharman Joshi, who is married to Prem Chopra’s daughter Prerana, reassured fans by saying, “All good, thank you, just some tests, back tomorrow.”
Prem Chopra’s illustrious career spans more than six decades and over 380 films. He earned a reputation as one of Hindi cinema’s most iconic villains with memorable performances in classics such as *Woh Kaun Thi?* (1964), *Upkaar* (1967), *Kati Patang* (1970), *Bobby* (1973), and *Trishul* (1978).
While the veteran actor’s hospital admission caused concern among his fans, the latest medical update provides a sense of relief: he is stable, responding to treatment, and expected to resume normal health soon.
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