Director Mani Ratnam hospitalised

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.