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The veteran actor Shashi Kapoor, who was recently hospitalized after he had complained of chest infection, has now been discharged from the hospital. Speaking about his condition, Dr. Ram Narain (Executive Director - Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital) said that Shashiji had recovered completely from his ailment and that he will now be resting at home. Readers may recall that, the three times National award winner Shashi Kapoor had even undergone a bypass surgery in the past.

On September 21, 76 year old Veteran actor Shashi Kapoor was admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital’s intensive care unit following complaints of an acute cough and breathlessness. As soon as the news spread of his admission, superstar Amitabh Bachchan took to social media to wish Kapoor well. He tweeted, “May the Almighty be by the side of one that has been ill in Hospital for a few days and make him his usual self again ..!” Amitabh starred along side Shashi in films like Trishul, Silsila, and Deewar to name a few. The veteran actor has struggled with ill health for some time causing some concern. In a bid to ensure fans and admirers that Mr Kapoor was receiving best treatment possible. The Executive director of the hospital, Dr Ram Narain said, “Mr Kapoor, although in the ICU, is stable and is on antibiotics. He has been diagnosed with chest infection.

The veteran actor Shashi Kapoor, who has been a part of some of the most memorable films in Bollywood, has been hospitalized at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, because of chest infection. As per the news reports, Shashi Kapoor was hospitalized after he started complaining of cough and breathlessness. Since he has a history of chronic kidney disease (Ckd), he has been admitted under the care of a nephrologist. Speaking about Shashi Kapoor's condition, Dr. Ram Narain (Executive Director, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital) said that, even though he is in the ICU, he is stable now and is on antibiotics. Bollywood Hungama wishes Shashi Kapoor a speedy recovery.

Actor turned politician Shatrughan Sinha, who successfully defended and retained his Patna seat against his Congress counterpart at the recently held elections, has been hospitalized at the Kokilaben Ambani hospital in Mumbai. Though details of the Shatrughan's ailments are still sketchy, he has been apparently admitted due to some liver problems. Commenting on the same, Dr. Ram Narain, Executive Director at Kokilaben Ambani says, "After a strenuous election campaign and resounding victory in the Lok Sabha Elections, Mr. Shatrughan Sinha was admitted for his regular periodic checkup. All tests are normal and he should be discharged later today." In fact in 2012, Sinha had been admitted to the same hospital after he had complained of breathlessness.

Veteran actor Manoj Kumar was discharged from hospital today after successful gall-bladder surgery. He was admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital after the actor complained acute pain and uneasiness. "He was discharged today," Ram Narain, executive director, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital here, told Ians. "The surgery went well, it was successful and he is doing fine," hospital director Ram Narain told Pti after the surgery. The operation lasted for an hour. His family members were by his side during the surgery. Fondly called as Bharat Kumar, Manoj Kumar delivered hits like Purab aur Paschim, Roti Kapda Aur Makaan, Shor, W...

Mumbai, July 29: Veteran actor Manoj Kumar, who underwent a successful gall bladder surgery here, was Monday discharged from the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, said a hospital official.

"He was discharged today," Ram Narain, executive director, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital here, told Ians.

The 76-year-old actor complained of pain and was admitted to the hospital July 17. He underwent an hour-long surgery July 24, which also happened to be his birthday.

Manoj Kumar has starred in successful films like "Hariyali Aur Raasta", "Woh Kaun Thi?" and "Do Badan". He worked actively as an actor and filmmaker for about.

Veteran actor Manoj Kumar was admitted to the hospital, two days ago following a severe pain in the gall bladder. The actor, who turned 76 today, reportedly underwent a surgery at Kokilaben hospital. Ram Narain, executive director at the hospital recently confirmed the news that the surgery was successful and the actor is under the recovery process currently. The actor who is known for strong performance oriented roles in movies like Hariyali Aur Raasta, Woh Kaun Thi? and others, earned the title 'Bharat Kumar' for making patriotic films.

Veteran actor Manoj Kumar has undergone a successful gall bladder surgery today and he is said to be doing fine. Manoj Kumar was admitted to Kokilaben Hospital in suburban Andheri a few days ago after the actor complained of acute pain. "The surgery went well, it was successful and he is doing fine," hospital director Ram Narain told Pti. The operation lasted for an hour. His family members were by his side during the surgery. Fondly called as Bharat Kumar, Manoj Kumar delivered hits like Purab aur Paschim, Roti Kapda Aur Makaan, Shor, Woh Kaun Thi, Kranti, Do Badan and others. In 1992, he was honored with the Padmashri. Due to ill health...

Mumbai, July 24: Veteran actor Manoj Kumar underwent successful gall bladder surgery Wednesday morning, which also happened to be his birthday, at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, a doctor said.

"The surgery went for an hour and it went off well. He is back in the room," Ram Narain, executive director at the hospital, told Ians.

The actor complained of pain and was admitted to the hospital July 17.

Manoj Kumar, star of successful films like "Hariyali Aur Raasta", "Woh Kaun Thi?" and "Do Badan", turned 76 on Wednesday.

He worked actively as an actor and filmmaker for about 30 years and also earned.

Mumbai, July 23: Veteran actor-director Manoj Kumar, who was admitted to the Kokilaben Hospital two days back, will undergo gall bladder surgery Wednesday - his 75th birthday.

"He has an inflamed gall bladder with gall stones and he will undergo gall bladder surgery tomorrow (Wednesday) 8.00 a.m., " the hospital's executive director Ram Narain told Ians.

The actor was hospitalized after pain in his gall bladder.

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Today is the most tragic day for Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra who has lost her father Dr. Ashok Chopra to cancer. Dr. Chopra has been fighting against the dreaded disease for quite a long time and fortnight back, he was admitted to Mumbai Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital but today around 12:30 am, Dr. Chopra gave up to cancer and breathed his last.  "He passed away at 12.30 p.m. today (Monday). He was undergoing cancer treatment," hospital COO Ram Narain told Ians. Ram Narain said that he was undergoing cancer treatment for the past few years but this time he was at the fatal stage. Dr. Ashok Chopra, a retired physician is su...

Mumbai, June 10: Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra's father Ashok Chopra, who was hospitalised at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital two weeks ago, passed away Monday afternoon.

"He passed away at 12.30 p.m. today (Monday). He was undergoing cancer treatment," hospital COO Ram Narain told Ians.

Chopra was admitted to the hospital about 17 days ago, Ram Narain said, adding that he was undergoing cancer treatment for the past few years but this time he was at the terminal stage.

Priyanka had reportedly cancelled all her shoots and was by his side for the last few days.

Chopra, a doctor, had retired from.

Veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha has been discharged from hospital following successful bypass surgery. The 66-year-old actor-turned-politician was admitted to an Andheri hospital on July 2 after he complained of breathlessness, and subsequently underwent the surgery after blockages were discovered in his coronary arteries. Speaking to Ndtv Movies, Dr Ram Narain said: "He is absolutely fine. He got discharged today evening at 7.30pm. He was supposed to be discharged 10 to 12 days ago after his surgery, but he chose to stay on, after he decided to go in for a cardio-respiratory rehabilitation programme. (more)...

Veteran actor and the youngest of the Kapoor brothers, Shashi Kapoor underwent cataract surgery at a Mumbai hospital on Friday. After the operation, he was discharged. "He underwent a cataract surgery at the hospital. He is doing well and was discharged today," Dr Ram Narain, COO, Kokilaben Hospital, said. Shashi Kapoor was admitted to Kokilaben Hospital this morning in suburban Andheri for surgery. He was operated by Dr Seema Behl. The 76-year-old debuted as a child artist in 1948 with Aag. His first film as an actor was Dharamputra in 1961. Jab Jab Phool Khile, Kanyadaan, Pyar Ka Mausam, Sharmeelee, Aa Gale Lag Jaa, Fakira, Chor Mac...

Mumbai, July 20: Veteran actor Shashi Kapoor has undergone cataract surgery and is doing fine, a doctor said here Friday.

"He underwent cataract surgery. It was done at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital by Dr. Seema Behl. He is doing well and was discharged today," Ram Narain, doctor and COO of the hospital, told Ians Friday.

Shashi Kapoor is an award-winning Indian film actor-producer, and belongs to Bollywood's popular Kapoor family.

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Mumbai, July 20: Actor-politician Shatrugan Sinha, who underwent bypass surgery on Monday, is recovering and has been shifted to a private room from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

He was operated upon July 16 at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital.

"Mr. Sinha is doing well. He is recovering. He has been moved from ICU to room yesterday (Thursday). He is fine now," Ram Narain, COO Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, told.

Veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha has undergone bypass surgery at a Mumbai hospital.

The 66-year-old actor-turned-politician had been admitted to Kokilaben hospital in Andheri on July 2 after he complained of breathlessness due to paint work at his residence. "He was admitted to hospital for severe breathlessness. During investigations, blockages were discovered in the coronary arteries. Based on medical advice he underwent bypass surgery," Kokilaben hospital COO Dr Ram Narain told Pti. "He is fine now and on the road to a speedy recovery. He has thanked all his well-wishers for their unconditional (more)...

The original superhero of Bollywood, wrestler-turned-actor Dara Singh passed away this morning at the age of 83.

Singh was fighting for his life for the past week after being taken to the hospital on Saturday when he suffered a cardiac arrest. Doctors were doing everything in their power to help him, but his condition worsened.

On Wednesday Dr. Ram Narain told the press that he had “less chance of recovery” due to serious damage to his brain. The actor was shifted back home on Wednesday evening so he could be with them for one last time.

“As Dara Singh’s condition was deteriorating fast, respecting wishes of his family, he has been shifted home with ventilator and medicines. A nurse and a doctor are at his home. There are no medicines that will reverse the brain damage… only if a miracle happens. He might even slip into coma,” said Dr Ram Narain,...

Mumbai, July 12: Veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha is stable but will continue to stay in hospital Thursday as he still gets breathless, said doctor.

"Mr Sinha is stable. Still gets breathless at times during the day. Medications being adjusted. He will be in the hospital for few more days," Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital COO Ram Narain told Ians.

The actor-politician was hospitalised.

Mumbai, July 12: Former wrestling champion and actor Dara Singh died at his home here Thursday morning following a brief illness, doctors treating him said. He was 84.

"Dara Singh passed away peacefully at 7.30 a.m. this (Thursday) morning," said Ram Narain, COO, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, where the actor was being treated before he was shifted to his Juhu home late Wednesday.

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Mumbai, July 12: Critically ill actor-wrestler Dara Singh was shifted from hospital to his Juhu home late Wednesday as it was his family's wish that the 84-year-old actor should be at home in the last stages of his life, a hospital official said.

"As his condition was deteriorating, respecting the wishes of the family he has been shifted home with ventilator and medicines. A nurse and doctor are at his home," Ram Narain, COO, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani.

Wrestler cum actor Dara Singh who was battling for life for few days at Mumbai Kokilaben Hospital shows no sign of recovery. Doctors have given their final words and he was sent back home. Dara Singh was in ventilator at Kokilaben Hospital. He was rushed to the hospital on 7th July after he suffered a cardiac arrest. Doctors informed that his chance of recovery is very less. "We had done a Mri and it shows significant damage to his brain due to decreased oxygen supply to brain, when he had a cardiac arrest. There is less chance that he will recover. Chances of him regaining consciousness are also less," Dr Ram Narain, COO, Kokilaben hospit...

Wrestler-actor Dara Singh's condition reportedly continues to be very critical. Doctors at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, where the 83-year-old is undergoing dialysis, say there has been significant damage to his brain. "His condition is still very critical. Mri is showing significant damage to brain due to decreased oxygen supply to brain when he had the cardiac arrest," Ram Narain told

Ians. Singh was hospitalised on Saturday, July 7. Close friends Dharmendra, Raza Murad and Farah Khan were among those who visited him at the hospital. The actor's son Vindu Dara Singh (more)...

Actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha, who was admitted to a Mumbai hospital for respiratory problems, is stable, said doctors on Wednesday. "Shatrughan Sinha is stable. He is doing fine. He gets breathless occasionally and we have to adjust his medications accordingly. We will keep him under observation. He will be in the hospital for a couple of more days," said Dr. Ram Narain, Chief Operating Officer of the hospital on Wednesday. He was admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani...

Mumbai, July 11: Shatrughan Sinha will continue to stay in the hospital as he still tends to get breathless.

The actor-politician was hospitalised July 2 at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital after he complained of breathing problem. The 66-year-old developed respiratory allergic reaction due to painting at his residence.

Giving update on his condition, Ram Narain, COO, Kokilaben Jospital, told Ians: "Mr Sinha is stable. Still.

Mumbai, July 11: Wrestler-actor Dara Singh's condition continues to be very critical. He is undergoing dialysis at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital here and doctors say there has been significant damage to his brain.

"His condition is still very critical. Mri is showing significant damage to brain due to decreased oxygen supply to brain when he had the cardiac arrest," Ram Narain, COO, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, told Ians Wednesday.

Wrestler and actor Dara Singh’s condition remains to be critical. He was admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital on Saturday following cardiac arrest. Dharmendra, Farah Khan, Raja Murrad, Raju Shrivastav visited ail Dara Singh in hospital. Dara Singh’s condition is very critical and he is undergoing dialysis. "He is still very critical. His condition has not deteriorated and he is holding up, but he requires a high dose of medication. The problem he came up with during hospitalization has now affected his kidneys. His kidneys are not functioning the way they should, so we have to put him on dialysis," hospital COO Ram Narain t...

Mumbai, July 10: Wrestler-actor Dara Singh, who is on life support system and undergoing dialysis, continued to battle for life Tuesday with doctors attending on him saying he was "very critical".

"He is still very critical. Very much with us," Ram Narain, COO, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, told Ians Tuesday morning.

The 84-year-old was admitted to the hospital Saturday following a severe cardiac problem, which later led to a kidney malfunction.

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Noted Wrestler turned actor Dara Singh’s condition remains to be critical. He was under observation at Kokilaben hospital. Dara Singh was admitted to the hospital following cardiac arrest. Doctors informed that his condition still remains critical and they were keeping an eye on his health. "He is extremely critical and on ventilator. He is on a high dose of medication to support his blood pressure. We hope to see some improvement through the day," Dr Ram Narain, Chief Operating Officer at Kokilaben hospital, told. "But we will continue to keep a watch on him," he said. Yesterday, the 83-year-old actor's son Vindu had said that his fat...

Mumbai, July 8: Wrestling champion and veteran Bollywood actor Dara Singh remains critical, a doctor said Sunday.

Dara Singh, 84, was taken to the hospital Saturday following a severe cardiac problem.

"He is still extremely critical. He is under high dose of medication. I would not say he is stable," Ram Narain of Kokilabain Hospital told Ians.

"We are still trying to find the exact reason... He came yesterday with no pulse and low Bp (blood pressure). We have.

Mumbai, July 7: Commonwealth wrestling champion and veteran Bollywood actor Dara Singh is critical in a Mumbai hospital following a severe cardiac problem, a hospital official said Saturday.

Dara Singh, 84, was rushed to the casualty ward of the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital around 5 p.m. Saturday by his family members as he could barely breathe, said the hospital's executive director Ram Narain.

"He is extremely critical and after reviving him, we have put him on ventilator and heavy medication. The next few hours are important.

On Monday afternoon, the yesteryear superstar Shatrughan Sinha was rushed to Kokilaben Ambani Hospital in Andheri, after he complained of breathlessness. Post tests, it was revealed that he had a severe allergic respiratory reaction, which was probably caused due to the ongoing painting work in his house. Talking about Sinha's condition, Dr. Ram Narain (Chief Operating Officer- Kokilaben Ambani Hospital) said that the medical examinations revealed that he had a severe allergic respiratory reaction and that chest physician Dr. S P Rai was treating him. Doctors also added that he does not have any past history of respiratory illness. Shatrughan Sinha is stable now, but will be kept under observation for another day. Bollywood Hungama wishes Shatrughan Sinha a very speedy recovery.

Actor Hrithik Roshan was admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital after he complained of skin rashes and breathing problem. He was rushed to the hospital at 6pm on Sunday. According to doctors, Roshan suffered from an allergic reaction to an antibiotic, which he started taking at home. “He is stable now. He was given anti-allergic medication in the form of injections. We will observe him till tonight [Sunday night],” said Dr Ram Narain, COO, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Andheri. “He will get discharge by night subject to our evolution,” Dr Narain added. Hrithik's spokesperson said he was admitted for an allergic reaction to an antibiotic ...