Popular actor and host Annu Kapoor has been admitted to New Delhi's Ganga Ram Hospital after he complained of chest pain on Thursday. According to reports, his condition is now stable and is recovering under care.
India Today quoted Dr Ajay Swaroop, the Chairman of management at the hospital, saying, “Mr Kapoor was admitted for chest problem. He is admitted under Dr Sushant Wattal in cardiology. He is currently stable and recovering.”
Also a singer, director, radio jockey and television host, the 66-year-old has worked in more than 100 films and TV shows. He has been active in the acting world for 40 years. He has won several awards in his career, including two National Film Awards, one Filmfare Award and two Indian Television Academy Awards in different categories.
His next film is Dream Girl 2, along with Ayushmann Khurrana and Ananya Panday. He played the character of Ayushmann Khurrana’s father in the first instalment.. The upcoming film is slated to release on June 23, 2023.
Annu Kapoor made his screen debut with an uncredited role in Amitabh Bachchan starrer Kaala Patthar (1979). After then, he appeared in many films such as Aadharshila (1982), Betaab (1983), Mandi (1983) and Khandar (1984). He got his first breakthrough with Utsav (1984), in which he portrayed the role of Masseur. For which he got his first nomination in the Filmfare Awards in the category of Best Performance in a Comic Role.
