July 18, 2012
Shatrughan Sinha Still In Hospital, Undergoes Heart Bypass Surgery
Sonakshi Sinha’s actor father Shatrughan Sinha, had to undergo a heart bypass surgery after being hospitalized for respiratory problems.
Talking to PTI, Dr Ram Narain, the COO of the Kokilaben hospital said, “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.”
As per reports, the surgery was performed Monday morning by cardiac surgeon Anvay Mulay.
Sinha will remain in the hospital for a week.
The 66-year-old had been admitted to the hospital in suburban Andheri on July 2 after he complained of breathlessness due to some paint work at his residence.
Sinha made his Bollywood debut in 1969 with “Sajan” and has acted in over 200 Hindi films, besides being a part of some Bengali and Punjabi movies.