Randeep Hooda recovering after surgery, says his father

The actor was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday

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Actor Randeep Hooda has undergone a leg surgery at the Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai and is recuperating, his father Ranbir Hooda said.

The actor, who turned 44 on August 20, was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday, following which he had the surgery.

Randeep's father said the actor is doing well and would be discharged soon. "Thank you all for your concern. Randeep had a leg surgery yesterday, he's recovering and will be discharged soon. He's COVID-19 negative and the surgery went well, so we will be able to take him home soon," his father said in a statement.

Randeep was last seen in Chris Hemsworth starrer Netflix film Extraction.

Before the coronavirus-induced nation-wide lockdown was announced in March, the actor was shooting for his next, Unfair and Lovely, co-starring Ileana D'Cruz.

He would also be seen in Salman Khan's Radhe, the release of which was pushed due to the pandemic. While some portions of the film still remain to be shot, Randeep has reportedly completed his schedule.