MUMBAI: Music legend Bhupen Hazarika has been admitted to Kokilaben hospital in suburban Andheri here after he complained of breathing problems.

The 85-year-old was hospitalised yesterday after he suffered breathing problems. He was treated immediately and is stable and doing fine, hospital sources told PTI today.

The maestro has been kept in the ICU and is under observation but is out of danger, the sources said.

Hazarika is a noted poet, music composer, singer, actor, journalist, author and filmmaker and has been decorated with several prestigious awards including Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Padma Bhushan and Sangeet-Natak Academy Ratna award.