Wednesday, February 18, 2026
ADVT 
Bollywood

Amol Palekar admitted to Pune hospital with Covid, condition stable

Darpan News Desk IANS, 10 Feb, 2022 12:35 PM
  • Amol Palekar admitted to Pune hospital with Covid, condition stable

Pune, Feb 10 (IANS) Bollywood's Everyman of the 1970s, veteran actor and director Amol Palekar, known for Hindi classics such as 'Rajnigandha', 'Chitchor' and 'Gol Maal', has been admitted to the Dinanath Mangeshkar Hospital here because of Covid-19.

The 77-year-old actor's condition is said to be stable.

Palekar has also worked and contributed to Marathi mainstream films and parallel cinema, made his debut in 1971 with the film 'Shantata! Court Chalu Aahe'. He then stepped into Bollywood with Basu Bhattacharya's 'Rajnigandha' opposite Rakhee in 1974.

He was popular for starring in "middle-class family comedies" such as 'Gol Maal' and 'Naram Garam', and was also seen in films such as 'Gharonda', 'Shrimaan Shrimati', 'Rang Birangi', and 'Bhumika'.

MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

Sunil Grover Reveals Life Before 'Gutthi' Was Harsh, Used To Earn Rs. 500 A Month

"Eventually I realised that there were many like me, who were 'superstars' of their town and 'strugglers' here," said Sunil Grover

Sunil Grover Reveals Life Before 'Gutthi' Was Harsh, Used To Earn Rs. 500 A Month

'Article 15' Hit Me Hard Emotionally: Ayushmann

Actor Ayushmann Khurrana says working in "Article 15" turned to be an eye-opener and the film hit him hard emotionally.  

'Article 15' Hit Me Hard Emotionally: Ayushmann

Street Dancer 3D Party: Varun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor, Nora Fatehi Join Remo D’ Souza

Makers of "Street Dancer 3D" hosted a wrap up party for film's cast and crew on Tuesday in Mumbai.

Street Dancer 3D Party: Varun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor, Nora Fatehi Join Remo D’ Souza

Never Been Offered An Action Film: Diljit Dosanjh

Never Been Offered An Action Film: Diljit Dosanjh
Punjabi actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh says he has never been offered an action film and if a good script comes his way, he would love to do one.  

Never Been Offered An Action Film: Diljit Dosanjh

Instagram Users Condemn Celebs In 'Drugged State'

The video of the "Saturday night vibes" party which filmmaker Karan Johar's posted on Instagram and slammed by Akali Dal MLA Manjinder S. Sirsa has taken users on the photo-sharing platform by storm.

Instagram Users Condemn Celebs In 'Drugged State'

Arjun Rampal, Gabriella Name Their New-Born Son Arik

Actor Arjun Rampal and his girlfriend Gabriella Demetriades have named their new-born Arik.

Arjun Rampal, Gabriella Name Their New-Born Son Arik