Sushmita Sen revealed she had a “massive heart attack” just days after announcing she had undergone heart surgery. Speaking with her fans on her Instagram page, she said she had 95 per cent blockage in one of her main arteries. The actress started a live session by thanking everyone around her for their quick and prompt action in saving her life when she suffered a heart attack. She also named most of the people individually and said that she had written down the names to ensure she did not miss any of those.
She also addressed one of the discussions happening on social media these days, the effects of physical exercise. She said, "I know a lot of you will stop going to the gym and say, 'see, going to the gym did not help her.' But that is not good. It did help me. I survived a very, very big heart attack. It was massive heart attack, with 95 % blockage in one of my main artery. I survived because I have kept an active lifestyle. I am very lucky to be on the other side. It doesn't put fear in me, instead, I now have a feeling of promise to look forward to something," said the actor.
In the video, Sushmita had a hoarse voice and assured fans that it was not serious. “Before you guys think it is something serious, let me tell you that I had viral throat infection. I still have some residue (of the infection). So, my voice sounds very exciting so just bear with it. I could not wait any longer to talk to you guys. I have come to see you guys and tell you all that I am a very, very lucky girl,” she said, smiling.
She also responded to fan messages urging her to be back on screen as ‘Aarya.’ She said, “Once I get a clearance from my doctors, I will be off to Jaipur to finish Aarya and I will also be working on the dubbing for Taali.”