Veteran actor Prem Chopra diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis

Prem Chopra was hospitalised in the first week of November. The 92-year-old actor had left his fans worried, with many wondering about his health. However, doctors from the hospital and the actor's son-in-law Sharman Joshi had assured well-wishers that all was well.

The 3 Idiots actor has now taken to Instagram and shared an update on Prem Chopra's health.

Sharman Joshi took to Instagram and shared an update on Prem Chopra's health. He revealed that the veteran actor underwent a successful Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) procedure without open-heart surgery. He thanked the team of doctors who took care of his father-in-law's health.

"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," he wrote. Veteran actor Jeetendra, Chopra's close friend, was also seen in one of the photos from the hospital.