Veteran Bollywood actor Prem Chopra, renowned for his iconic villain roles, has made a remarkable recovery following a recent health scare. His son-in-law, actor Sharman Joshi, shared an encouraging health update on Instagram, confirming that Chopra was diagnosed with severe Aortic Stenosis but successfully underwent a minimally invasive TAVI procedure. The 89-year-old star has recovered quickly from the surgery and is now back home, much to the relief of his family and fans across the country.
Sharman Joshi thanks doctors for care
In his Instagram post, the ‘3 Idiots’ actor wrote, “On behalf of our family, I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and admiration for the exemplary treatment my father-in-law Mr. Prem Chopra Ji received from esteemed cardiologists Dr. Nitin Gokhale and interventional cardiologist Dr. Ravinder Singh Rao. Dad was diagnosed with severe Aortic Stenosis, and Dr. Rao successfully performed the TAVI procedure, replacing the valve without open-heart surgery. Dr. Gokhale’s consistent guidance at every step gave us immense confidence. Their expertise ensured a smooth procedure, complication-free treatment and a fast recovery. Dad is now home and feeling much better. We will always be thankful for the exceptional support and care he received.”Sharman also shared a couple of pictures from the hospital showing Prem Chopra looking healthy with his doctors. Veteran star Jeetendra was also seen in the pictures, hinting that he might have visited the actor during his hospital stay.
Fans express relief and wish the veteran actor a speedy recovery
Fans expressed relief at the news of Prem Chopra’s recovery and sent heartfelt wishes. One fan wrote, “I hope him a speedy recovery and wish to meet Prem sir in person. I’m his FAN since my childhood…”Another added, “Best wishes for good health have seasonal sweet ripe fruits and sun bathing every day for 45 minutes. You’re in great health.” One more said, “That’s nice to hear, hope he gets well soon.” And another fan commented, “May he have a speedy recovery.”
Prem Chopra’s iconic Bollywood career
Prem Chopra has made a mark in Indian cinema with cult classics like ‘Prem Nagar’, ‘Upkar’, and ‘Bobby’. He became one of Bollywood’s most popular and undisputed villains, winning hearts with his chilling performances. Over a career spanning more than four decades, Prem Chopra also gained international recognition for his negative roles.
