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Naseeruddin Shah likely to be discharged from the hospital on Friday

Naseeruddin Shah likely to be discharged from the hospital on Friday

On Tuesday, veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah was admitted to the hospital as he was diagnosed with pneumonia. His wife and actress Ratna Pathak Shah had told PTI that he has a small patch of pneumonia, and the actor is undergoing treatment for it.

She had said, "Yes (he has a) small patch and all under control. (He is) Responding well to treatment so hope he'll be discharged soon.”


On Thursday, Naseeruddin Shah's secretary Jairaj told PTI, “He is doing well. He might be discharged tomorrow.”

Shah has been in the industry for more than four decades. He has featured in some amazing films like Sparsh, Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, Masoom, Mirch Masala, Karma, Tridev, Chamatkar, Sir, Sarfarosh, Maqbool, Iqbal, The Dirty Picture, Ishqiya, 7 Khoon Maaf, and others.

He was last seen in Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi which released earlier this year. The veteran actor also made his digital debut in 2020 with Amazon Prime Video’s series Bandish Bandits.

Shah is admitted to Hinduja Hospital, Khar, Mumbai. Veteran actor Dilip Kumar has also been admitted to the same hospital due to breathlessness.

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  • Forum brings UK and Chinese film professionals together to explore collaborations.
  • Emerging British-Asian talent gain mentorship and international exposure.
  • Small-scale dramas, kids’ shows, and adapting popular formats were the projects everyone was talking about.
  • Telling stories that feel real to their culture, yet can connect with anyone, is what makes them work worldwide.
  • Meeting three times a year keeps the UK and China talking, creating opportunities that last beyond one event.

The theatre was packed for the Third Shanghai–London Screen Industry Forum. Between panels and workshops, filmmakers, producers and executives discussed ideas and business cards and it felt more than just a summit. British-Asian filmmakers were meeting and greeting the Chinese industry in an attempt to explore genuine possibilities of working in China’s film market.

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