Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 8: Renowned filmmaker Subhash Ghai has reassured his fans about his health after being hospitalized at Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital due to health concerns. The 79-year-old director, famous for his iconic Bollywood films, shared an update on social media, confirming he is now in good health.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Ghai expressed gratitude for the outpouring of love and support from his fans, writing, “I feel so blessed to know that I’ve so many friends expressing their love and affection for my health. After my hectic stint at IFFI Goa, ALL IS WELL NOW and see you soon. SMILE AGAIN. Thank you.”
Earlier, Ghai’s team had issued a statement confirming that the filmmaker was “absolutely fine” and his hospitalization was merely a routine check-up with no cause for concern. A close source to the filmmaker’s family elaborated that Ghai undergoes an annual check-up to monitor his health due to his demanding schedule. “Nothing to worry about. We do this every year as it’s important to do all checkups. And due to his busy schedule, we get him hospitalized so the doctors can do all tests properly. He is absolutely fine,” the source told ANI.
Subhash Ghai, a celebrated director, is best known for creating numerous iconic Bollywood hits such as Kalicharan, Karz, Hero, Vidhaata, Meri Jung, Karma, Ram Lakhan, Saudagar, Khalnayak, Pardes, and Taal, among others, leaving an enduring legacy in Indian cinema.
Ghai recently made headlines at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, where he showcased his docu-drama Gandhi: A Perspective and his book Karma’s Child. In an interview with ANI at the event, he shared his pride in the film’s positive reception. “I am happy that at IFFI 2024, Gandhi: A Perspective, which is my 30-minute film, received a lot of praise. We call it a docu-drama. It was screened, and people praised it a lot,” Ghai said.
Emphasizing the film’s socially responsible message, he added, “I made it as a responsible citizen, not just as a filmmaker. It is not commercial cinema. Everyone says that this film should be seen by every child. And it should be shown in every school and college.”
Ghai also spoke about the ongoing relevance of Mahatma Gandhi’s principles in the present day. “There are questions raised about Gandhi among the youth. They wonder why this happened. That is why I wrote such a story and made such a film. Gandhi is still relevant today, and his thoughts, values, and principles are timeless,” Ghai remarked at IFFI.