Author Salman Rushdie's ex-wife Padma Lakshmi was recently hospitalised after experiencing complications during pregnancy.

Lakshmi, 39, had to be hospitalised due to certain complications. Details of Lakshmi's medical problem are not known, reports dailystar.co.uk.

"The baby was in serious danger, " said a source.

The former model is now recovering at home with her close friend - talent agency boss Teddy Forstmann.

"Teddy has been by her side the whole time. He has been incredibly wonderful and supportive, " said the source.

Lakshmi had announced last October that she was expecting her first child but has refused to name the father.