India, June 13 -- British cinematographer George Richmond, known for his work on Hollywood blockbusters such as "Free Guy" and "Deadpool & Wolverine", underwent a successful surgery and is recovering at a hospital in Chandigarh after sustaining injuries during a paragliding accident in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district.

The incident occurred on June 8 when Richmond was paragliding in Kullu district and suffered a fall. He was rescued after a frantic search by Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel.

He was later airlifted to Chandigarh where he underwent surgery for his injuries. The cinematographer is presently stable, conscious and communicating effectively. He continues to remain under close observation by a dedicated multidisciplinary team...