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Randhir Kapoor shifted out of Mumbai hospital's ICU, says he is 'doing much better'

Randhir Kapoor, who was hospitalised earlier this week after testing positive for COVID-19, said he will be discharged soon.

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FP Staff|May 02, 2021, 16:32:34 IST

Veteran actor Randhir Kapoor, who is undergoing treatment for COVID-19 at a hospital here, on Sunday said he has been moved out of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).The 74-year-old actor was admitted to Kokilaben hospital after he tested positive for the novel coronavirus earlier this week."I am doing much better. I was there in the ICU for a day and then they moved me out because I didn't have any breathlessness or needed oxygen. I had a high temperature. I am better now," Randhir Kapoor told PTI.The actor informed he will be discharged soon."I am anxious to get out. My children told me to get into the hospital (given the COVID-19 scenario)," he added.Randhir, who is the eldest son of actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor, lost his younger brothers Rishi Kapoor (67) and Rajiv Kapoor (58), within a span of one year.He married actor Babita but they are now separated. The couple has two daughters — Karisma Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan.His recent big screen performances include Housefull, Housefull 2, and Super Nani.(With inputs from Press Trust of India)

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First Published:May 02, 2021, 16:32:34 IST
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