Shah Rukh Khan in hospital

Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan was admitted to hospital in Mumbai on Monday for an operation on his shoulder, which he injured during filming last year, a hospital spokeswoman said.

The 43-year-old actor - popularly known as King Khan - was hurt while acting in the movie 'Dulha Mil Gaya' (I Found my Groom), in December.

'Shah Rukh is set to undergo surgery later today,' a spokeswoman for the Breach Candy hospital told AFP.

The star is expected to be discharged by the end of the week, but could be out of action for more than a month.

Shah Rukh flew back from London on Sunday night after promoting his latest film 'Billu.'