Veteran actor Prem Chopra discharged from hospital after seeking treatment for chest congestion

Prem Chopra had also developed a viral and lung infection, for which he was kept under close observation.

Veteran actor Prem Chopra, who was recently admitted to Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital due to chest congestion and breathing discomfort, has now been discharged.

He was hospitalised on November 8 after his family sought immediate medical care, but doctors clarified that despite his age and pre-existing heart condition, he was never in a critical state.

Prem Chopra had also developed a viral and lung infection, for which he was kept under close observation. Fortunately, the 90-year-old actor responded well to treatment and was stable enough to return home on Saturday.

Fans and colleagues in the industry were deeply alarmed by the news of his hospitalisation. Earlier, actor Sharman Joshi, who is married to Prem Chopra's daughter Prerana, reassured everyone that he was doing well and going through his usual tests.

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Prem Chopra, who turned 90 on September 23, 2025, is a legendary figure in Indian cinema who has starred in more than 380 films during his storied six-decade career. He is most remembered for his legendary villainous parts in such classics as Bobby, Do Anjaane, Upkar, Kati Patang, Kranti, and Dostana.

His trademark dialogue, “Prem naam hai mera… Prem Chopra,” remains etched in Bollywood history. Beyond negative roles, he also showcased his versatility in comic and character parts, cementing his status as one of Hindi cinema’s most enduring and celebrated actors.