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Film director Mani Ratnam hospitalised in Delhi

The director complained of chest pain and uneasiness, after which he was rushed to the hospital

Mani Ratnam

Mani Ratnam

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Acclaimed film director Mani Ratnam has been admitted to a private hospital here following complains of chest pain and uneasiness.

The 58-year-old was admitted to Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals yesterday afternoon, a senior official at the hospital said.

"The filmmaker was holidaying in Srinagar when he complained of chest pain and uneasiness and was rushed to Delhi for a check up," the official said.

Ratnam is undergoing a series of tests.

"He is stable and taking rest. He will be discharged later in the day," said a hospital source.

Ratnam had suffered cardiac problems while working on films Yuva and Raavan in 2004 and 2009.
 
Some of his notable films include Bombay, Roja, Dil Se and Guru.

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First Published: May 06 2015 | 11:28 AM IST

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