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TNN | Last updated on - Nov 8, 2018, 10:25 IST

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Photo: This is how Sonali Bendre celebrated Diwali in New York with her family

Sonali Bendre is away from home, in New York, getting medical treatment for her high grade cancer. While the actress missed celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi and Dussehra, she made it a point to celebrate Diwali in her own limited means there.

Taking to her Instagram handle, she posted a series of pictures where she can be seen lighting diyas and praying with her husband and son. She captioned the picture as, ‘Diwali in New York happens much later than in Mumbai... Hence the late wish! It was quite an unconventional one... We didn't have Indian clothes, we had a small puja... But it was all heart. Happy Diwali everyone! May this year bring you good health, wealth and prosperity... Hope you celebrated this festival with your family and friends, and hope you cherish every moment of happiness with them!’

Sonali had recently attended Priyanka Chopra’s bridal shower along with Neetu Kapoor who is also currently in New York for husband Rishi Kapoor’s medical treatment.

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Irrfan Khan to celebrate Diwali at his Nashik farmhouse?

Irrfan Khan is away from Bollywood in UK, since March this year, receiving medical treatment for neuroendocrine tumour. Although he has been updating his fans about his health every now and then, everybody is eagerly waiting for the actor to get well soon and come back home. The latest is that the actor might be celebrating Diwali at his Nashik farmhouse.

According to a report in Mid Day, Irrfan and his family are planning to celebrate Diwali at their Nashik farmhouse. It will be a 10-day trip after which he will return to the UK for his ongoing treatment.

The report further stated that he is yet to be given a clean chit by his doctors on whether he can start full-fledged work. The doctors are hopeful that he can return to the set by March. But he will reportedly have to follow the guidelines that his oncologists give him. The biopic will have to be divided into shorter schedules.

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Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor have a wonderful time with Priyanka Chopra and Sonali Bendre in New York

Rishi Kapoor and wife Neetu are currently in the US for the former's medical treatment. The actor's fans were left shocked when he announced that he is taking a short break from work. He even urged all his fans not to speculate as he will be back soon and he just needs their love and good wishes. His tweet read as, "Hello all! I am taking a short leave of absence from work to go to America for some medical treatment. I urge my well wishers not to worry or unnecessarily speculate. It’s been 45 years “plus”of wear and tear at the movies. With your love and good wishes,I will be back soon!"

Yesterday, Rishi posted a video of himself walking on Madison Avenue with actor Anupam Kher and captioned it: "New York, Manhattan. "Kher-free" or is it "Care-free" on Madison Avenue with colleague and old friend Anupam Kher this afternoon!"

Now, Neetu has given all the Rishi Kapoor fans some more joy. She took to Instagram to share the pictures of the wonderful evening that Rishi and she spent with Priyanka Chopra and Sonali Bendre. She captioned the images as, "Love you @priyankachopra love you @iamsonalibendre love you @srishtibehlarya Goldie !!!!wonderful beautiful pple ❤️��"

Along with PeeCee and Sonali, the pictures also feature the latter's husband Goldie Behl and his sister Srishti Behl Arya.

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Saira Banu says Dilip Kumar’s condition has improved

Veteran Bollywood star Dilip Kumar had fans, friends and family concerned when he was admitted to a Mumbai hospital on Wednesday. An official statement from the family was released on the actor’s Twitter account, citing uneasiness “due to a chest infection.”

Saira Banu, who has been standing firmly by her husband’s side, informed the media that the actor is doing better. In a statement to PTI, she had said, "The medical reports are saying a small patch of pneumonia is there. God willing, he will be out of it soon. But he is doing fine."

Now, according to latest reports, the yesteryear actress was quoted saying that Kumar’s condition has improved “a bit” with strong medication and that he still has a long way to go on his road to recovery. As always, she also thanked everyone for their prayers and good wishes.

We wish the legend a speedy recovery.

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Photo: Sonali Bendre has a touching message for her “pillars of strength” Sussane Khan and Gayatri Oberoi

Sonali Bendre has been in the spotlight for quite some time ever since it came to light that she battling cancer. However, the actress has definitely put on her brave face and seems determined to stay positive to these trials. Earlier on, she had sported a bob cut from her usual long hair and now she has taken on a new look.

In the latest picture that she has posted on her Instagram, Sonali can be seen rocking the bald look as she hangs out with her friends Sussanne Khan and Gayatri Oberoi. The picture was clicked by none other than Hrithik Roshan who is also there to provide his help and support. Moreover, she also had a heartwarming post for her friends whom she fondly calls as “pillars of strength”, to mark the occasion of Friendship Day. Here’s what she wrote, “This is me. And in this moment, I am really happy. People give me strange looks when I say that now, but it's true and I'll tell you why. I am now paying attention to every moment, looking for every opportunity to find joy and #SwitchOnTheSunshine. Yes, there are moments of pain and low energy, but I am doing what I like, spending time with people I love, and feeling very loved and happy. I am extremely grateful to my friends, my pillars of strength, who at a moment's notice, arrived to be with me and help me through this. In between their busy schedules they find time to visit, call, message, FaceTime... basically never leaving a moment for me to feel alone. Thank you for showing me what true friendship is. #HappyFriendshipDay, ladies. Blessed to have you all in my life (including the ones not in the picture... You know who you are) @gayatrioberoi @suzkr

P.S. Nowadays I spend far less time getting ready because I don't have to fuss over my hair! ��#BaldIsBeautiful #FindThePositive #OneDayAtATime

Picture credit: @hrithikroshan”

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Sunny Leone hospitalised for appendix treatment

Sunny Leone while shooting for a reality show was rushed to Brijesh Hospital, Kashipur after she complaint about stomach ache on Thursday. Reports suggest that she is under going for appendix treatment.

According to reports, Sunny Leone is much better and shall be discharged soon. She has been kept under observation but things are under control. The actress will need rest for few more days and hence won't be shooting for a while now.

All we can say is get well soon, Sunny!

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Swara Bhasker confined to bed rest for 10 days due to slipped disk

B-town stars are also fallible and prone to their own set of ailments due to erratic working lifestyles. In an Instagram story, Swara Bhasker revealed that she has to be on bed rest for 10 days because of a slipped disk problem. Swara described how she has been asked for a complete bed rest by the doctor for 10 days. And in case she does not take proper bed rest for 10 days now, there are chances that she might need 8 weeks of bed rest after 2 weeks.

Slipped disk can cause pain and discomfort. A person suffering from slipped disk might also experience numbness or pain in case the slipped disk compresses one of the spinal nerves. Severe cases of slipped disk might also require surgical removal or repair of the slipped disk. The actress is currently awaiting the release of her film 'Veere Di Wedding'.

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Mithun Chakraborty continues to recuperate from a bad back

Yesteryear megastar Mithun Chakraborty, who continues to entertain audience till date, has reportedly been keeping unwell for a while now. As per reports, the three-time National Award-winning actor of late was suffering due to his backache. And that’s exactly why Mithun chose to take rest and hibernate at him home located in Ooty.

Although he did make his appearance for a television programme, an insider told a daily that the actor has now resorted to some treatment in Delhi.

Moreover, the daily also quoted another source stating that he is responding well to medication.

On the work front, Mithun Chakraborty, who made a visit to Ram Gopal Varma on his birthday, is believed to be playing a lead in the RGV film. Moreover, he is reportedly also a part of ‘The Tashkent Files’ directed by Vivek Agnihotri. The upcoming Bollywood thriller is about the death of Indian Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri. The film also features Naseeruddin Shah in a pivotal role.

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Ajay Devgn pulls through film shoots despite tennis elbow

Ajay Devgn has been running on a tight shooting schedule, hence it is no wonder why he hasn't taken time out to tend to his nagging health issues. According to reports, the actor has been diagnosed with a tennis elbow but continues to show up for work. The ‘Raid’ actor has been shooting for Luv Ranjan’s next romantic flick with Tabu and Rakul Preet Singh but winces in pain when not in front of the camera.
According to the reports, the actor has been avoiding taking off for the treatment as it may affect the schedules of all his co-stars and the set specially made for the filming. Ajay has been struggling hard with the condition and was even advised by Anil Kapoor on the sets of ‘Total Dhamaal’ to fly to Germany to get it fixed. Trust Anjay to be a thorough professional. We wish him a speedy recovery.

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Mithun Chakraborty unwell, recuperating in the US

Mithun Chakraborty, who was a judge on a popular dance reality show, has been missing from its latest season. The veteran actor has been suffering from a chronic back problem and is recuperating in Los Angeles. Turns out, Mithun hurt his back while performing a stunt for Imran Khan starrer ‘Luck’ in 2009. The senior actor was required to jump from a chopper and unfortunately, mistimed his jump. Since then, his back had been giving him trouble. When the condition aggravated, the ‘Disco Dancer’ actor decided to seek professional help in the US. Mithun’s manager has confirmed to a portal that the star left for Los Angeles two weeks back and will be returning only by the end of October.

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Prabhudeva continues ‘Tutak Tutak Tutiya’ promotions despite stomach cramps

The show must go on for choreographer-turned-actor Prabhudeva. The star, who is promoting his latest film ‘Tutak Tutak Tutiya’, complained of severe stomach cramps at an event. However, instead of excusing himself and rushing to the doctor, the star being a thorough professional, called a medic over to the venue. According to reports, the doctor administered an injection after Prabhudeva complained of the pain being unbearable. Within a matter of hours, the star was back in action and even headed to a dance reality show to promote his film. Well, it looks like nothing can keep this passionate artist away from the dance floor.

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Karan Johar opens up on suffering from depression

He might have played the perfect host to the hilt at award and TV shows but filmmaker Karan Johar was putting up a brave face for the world while his world was crumbling with depression. In an interview with NDTV recently, K'Jo spilled the beans on his condition. He revealed that he was going through a low phase where he did not want to talk to anyone and that he made up meetings and travelled to strange lands with no possibility of seeing a known face, to be away from it all. Karan goes on to explain that it wasn't until much later that he realised that he was suffering from clinical depression and needed medication. He was under counselling and medications until three months ago.

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Madhuri Dixit flies to the US for shoulder treatment

Madhuri Dixit, who has been judging a popular reality show, flew to the States after her shoulder started giving her trouble. The actress reportedly is in unbearable pain for which she wanted to get a second opinion for. According to reports, while shooting for the reality TV show, the diva was taking much longer breaks due to this prolonged suffering.

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‘Mohenjo Daro’ actress Pooja Hegde down with dengue

Pooja Hegde, aka Hrithik Roshan’s ‘Mohenjo Daro’ leading lady was down with dengue ahead of the release of her film 'Mohenjo Daro'. The actress had to cancel film commitments, after test results indicated that she was suffering from the viral disease. The actor, was seen romancing Hrithik in Ashutosh Gowariker’s in period drama.

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Rumour of Katrina being unwell not true

It was rumoured that the extensive traveling from Mumbai to Morocco to London has finally taken a toll on Katrina Kaif. The actress, who finished shooting the last schedule of ‘Jagga Jasoos’ with Ranbir Kapoor in Morocco and then took off to London to spend some time with her family before coming back to Mumbai, was spotted at the Khar hospital on Sunday night. Looking comparatively paler, Katrina was accompanied by her manager and had entered the hospital from the back door while a few staff members kept a watch to avoid a hullaballoo. However, this is what sparked the rumours of her being unwell. But according to a source close to the actress, she is absolutely fine and had gone to the hospital for a routine check up.

Meanwhile, check out why Sonu Nigam was bedridden…

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Sonu Nigam to be bedridden soon

One of the most talented and versatile singers of Bollywood, Sonu Nigam, recently shocked his fans when he disguised himself as a street-side singer with shabby clothes and an old harmonium. Now, the latest news what we got to hear about the singer will leave his fans upset and worried for him. The news is that Sonu will soon undergo surgery for which he has cancelled few of his concerts. Sonu recently attended an event of 'Sarbjit' in crutches, where he revealed that he'd undergone major surgery and had made public appearance for the first time in two months, and a second round of surgery will happen soon. Sonu Nigam told the media present at the event that he has had a cartilage issue for a year-and-a-half. Sonu further revealed that he has already undergone the surgery for one leg and will soon be going for the surgery of his second leg, and hence, he will be bedridden soon. While reports suggest that he has cancelled all concerts until September, sources close to the singer say that he will continue to record songs during that time period. We wish Sonu Nigam a speedy recovery...

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Amitabh Bachchan-Shah Rukh Khan bond over bone pains

Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan have always shared a close and friendly bond, despite the age gap between the two. A glimpse of their dosti was on display recently at TOIFA 2016 and another fashion award when both were seen having an animated discussion. However, later on, when the two superstars took onto Twitter, we realized that it wasn’t a pleasant conversation. The two were discussing the bone pain they have been experiencing lately. Big B tweeted, “T 2182 -A TOIFA, SRK and me discuss, then a day later at HT fashion award, we are still discussing .. bone pains !!” King Khan responded to him with, “Getting the physio to you sir… soon.”

Our Bollywood celebs are known for fighting back after being down with illness and injuries. Move on to read which illness Swara Bhaskar battled some time back…

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Swara Bhaskar down with jaundice

'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' actress, Swara Bhaskar has been battling a lot of late. From an exhaustive work schedule to an injured eye, the girl has been through a lot. And to add to her miseries, the actress has now been diagnosed with jaundice. Despite her illness the actress has refused to admit herself to a hospital, owing to her prior work commitments. Though she has wrapped up shoot for Anarkali Aravali, the actress had a three-day shoot for a TV show to tend to. Reportedly, her mother has flown down to Mumbai in order to take care of her. While talking to HT, Swara confirmed the news saying that she has been overworking herself and that that is the likely cause of her illness. She further stated that she would take a break soon.

While Swara is trying to cope with her illness, read on to find out how Mithun Chakraborty has been handling his severely bad back...

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Mithun Chakraborty recuperating from a bad back

Of late, there have been plenty of speculations that Mithun Chakraborty, who hasn't been seen in public for a while now, is severely unwell. The actor was hospitalised earlier this year after he suffered a bad bout of fever and vomiting. Speaking to Mirror, Mithun's son Mahaakshay aka Mimoh said, "Back in 2008, when dad was filming Luck in South Africa, he was harnessed in the air for a daring stunt. When he was brought down, there were some hard rocks beneath the safety mat, which went unnoticed and hurt him badly. The pain from a muscle spasm was excruciating, but disappeared with time." But a few months ago, the pain recurred and he was advised to take it easy. “It could be because of age and since it was the lower back, we didn't want to take any chances. He had a physiotherapist visiting everyday but now he's better and the sessions are down to one or two in a week,“ says his relieved son. “So it wasn't as if he was bed-ridden. His back is 80 per cent better and by January he should resume work,“ Mimoh signs off.

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Celebs who battled illnesses and diseases

Ajay Devgn leaves film shooting in Mussoorie to meet ailing father

A family emergency made Ajay Devgn rush from Mussoorie to Mumbai as he had to be at the side of his father Veeru Devgn, who fell ill and was hospitalized. Senior Devgn, a former stunt director, was admitted to ICU soon after his condition deteriorated. Ajay had been shooting for his next flick Shivaay in Mussoorie from where he had to fly to Hyderabad for the next shooting schedule, as reported by Mid-Day.com. We wish his father a speedy recovery.

On the other hand, know what ailing Kader Khan said about the lack of support from the industry…

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Celebs who battled illnesses and diseases

Kader Khan was refused work after his illness

Bollywood, as an industry, has always been very supportive of its members. There have been many instances when members of the fraternity have come together to help a fellow artiste. Hence, it came as a shock when veteran actor, Kader Khan, in an interview with IBN7 confessed that after his illness, several producers and directors were unwilling to work with him and take him in their films. The actor was a part of the recently released film, Hogaya Dimaagh Ka Dahi, and the cast of the film got him admitted to the Patanjali Yogpeeth for treatment.

Check out details of the same on the next slide...

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Celebs who battled illnesses and diseases

Kader Khan admitted to Ramdev’s Patanjali Yogpeeth

Bollywood actor and writer, Kader Khan, was admitted to Ramdev’s Patanjali Yogpeeth in Haridwar on October 14, 2015. The 79-year-old ailing actor, who is suffering from several ailments including diabetes, will stay at Patanjali for three weeks, said Ramdev’s second-in-command, Acharya Balkrishna. The actor has stayed away from limelight for almost a decade and is set for a comeback to Bollywood with Ho Gaya Dimaagh Ka Dahi. The team of the film has apparently taken it upon themselves to get Kader Khan treated and hence the actor was admitted to the Yogpeeth.

Meanwhile, read on to find out more about Deepika's battle with depression...

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Celebs who battled illnesses and diseases

‘Thought that Deepika's depression was due to boyfriend issues’

Since Deepika had confessed to having suffered a phase of depression, she has took it upon herself to spread awareness about mental health. According to a report on Bollywoodlife.com, Deepika and mother revealed details about the actress’ depression. The actress was quoted in the report as saying that for people like her who had been through anxiety and depression, she thinks it is important to know that there is a hope. In the report, Deepika's mother was quoted saying that she initially thought that Deepika's depression was due to some boyfriend issue but then they realised that the depression was due to mental and physical stress.

Deepika's parents helped her cope up with her depression. Click to the next slide to know which Bollywood actor was suffering from Dengue recently...

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Celebs who battled illnesses and diseases

Sohail Khan is down with dengue

Salman Khan's brother, Sohail Khan, has been diagnosed with dengue. He joins hundreds of people in the city who are suffering from this illness. Although the Khan family hasn’t issued an official statement on this as yet, according to a report on DNA.com, Sohail is undergoing all the required medication and will hopefully get well soon.

Read on to find out as to which actress is suffering from jaundice...

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Celebs who battled illnesses and diseases

Chitrangada Singh down with jaundice

Chitrangada Singh, who was last seen in the song 'Aao raja' from Gabbar Is Back, is apparently down with jaundice. According to a report on Dnaindia.com, Chitrangada has taken a break to recuperate from jaundice. The report further stated that Chitrangada has lost a lot of weight because of the diet she has to follow post jaundice. The report also quoted Chitrangada saying that she is in Delhi and much better now.

Read on to know how promotions affected Ajay Devgn's health...

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Aadesh Shrivastava diagnosed with cancer again, condition critical

Music composer Aadesh Shrivastava who battled cancer five years ago, has been diagnosed with the same disease again. As per a report in the Indianexpress.com, he is currently undergoing treatment at the Kokilaben hospital. His condition is said to be critical. Legendary singer Lata Mangeskar tweeted about this and prayed for his recovery. She wrote, "Mujhe aaj pata chala ki Sangeetkar Aadesh Shrivastava ji ki tabiyat kharab hai.Main unki acchi sehat ke liye ishwar se prarthana karti hun."

In 2011, when the composer had been diagnosed with cancer for the first time, the industry had allegedly given him a cold shoulder. We pray for his recovery.

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Celebs who battled illnesses and diseases

Ajay Devgn's blood pressure drops

Ajay Devgn is busy with the promotions of his upcoming film, Drishyam. So much so, that it seems that it has taken a toll on the actor's health. According to a report on Mid-day.com, sources were quoted saying that Ajay sought immediate medical assistance as soon as he reached Delhi. Sources stated that when Ajay boarded the flight, he started feeling uneasy and by the time they landed, he was breathless. As soon as he reached the hotel, a doctor had to be called. His blood pressure had dropped and he was advised complete rest for at least three days. Sources also added that when Ajay consulted his family doctor, he said that Ajay should have been hospitalised in such a situation. But the actor popped some pills and got back to the promotions.

Read on to know which beauty was unwell along with her tiny tot...

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Celebs who battled illnesses and diseases

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and daughter Aaradhya fall ill

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is working hard for her comeback film Jazbaa. She will also be seen in Karan Johar's Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. However, the weather seems to have taken a toll on her health. The actress is down with a viral fever, reports Mid-day.com. Daughter Aaradhya too is unwell, the report stated. Ash has been juggling between looking after Aaradhya while shooting for Jazbaa. Over the weekend, the dutiful wife also cheered for hubby Abhishek Bachchan's team at the ongoing Pro-Kabaddi League.

Read on to know why ace filmmaker Kalpana Lajmi had to be hospitalised...

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Ace filmmaker Kalpana Lajmi hospitalised

Renowned for making films like Rudaali and Daman, director Kalpana Lajmi had been hospitalised in May 2015, reports Bollywoodlife.com. Kalpana is known for making women centric, low budget films. Kalpana Lajmi is daughter of painter Lalita Lajmi and niece of filmmaker Guru Dutt.

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Celebs who battled illnesses and diseases

Veteran actor Dharmendra, who had injured his shoulder, reportedly said that he will undergo surgery in July 2015. The 79-year-old actor was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital on May 27 after he complained of pain in the right shoulder and weakness. Maintaining that he is in good health now, Dharmendra said, "I am fit and fine. While getting down from my vanity van, I fell down and happened to injure my shoulder. I also got my routine check up done, in which we came to know that my haemoglobin count was a bit low. In January, it was 13 then it came down to 6 now it is 12." He will undergo surgery after his next film Second Hand Husband is released.

While Dharmendra prepares for the surgery post the film's release, read further to know about Priyanka Chopra's ailment...

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Celebs who battled illnesses and diseases

Priyanka Chopra, who is basking in the glory of Dil Dhadakne Do, had fallen ill during the film's promotions. Sharing the update about her health with her fans, Priyanka had tweeted, "Thank u all for asking!doc says its Influenza!Sounds scary nah?But started meds n off to promotion!+ve energies of team #DDD helping majorly." [sic] It is commendable how committed to her work Priyanka is. Despite her illness, the actress took the movie promotions head on. As a part of unique promotion strategy of the film, Priyanka Chopra and Ranveer Singh chatted live on Viber.

Read further to know how the scorching heat had taken a toll over Alia's health...

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Celebs who battled illnesses and diseases

The scorching heat had taken its toll on the Highway girl, Alia Bhatt. The diva, who was not feeling well due to the soaring temperatures, took to Twitter to share her distress with her followers. Alia had tweeted, “Aaaaah under the weather and how!!!! Hate being sick photoshoooooot today (Sunday). Eventually only the camera can cheer me up.” [sic] Alia shot for a hair oil advertisement with her mom, Soni Razdan, before the summer heat got to her.

However, Alia is not the only one who had a tough time on the health front. Veteran actor, Dharmendra, too had to be hospitalised. Read on to know more…

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Celebs who battled illnesses and diseases

The rumour mill was abuzz with reports that veteran actor, Dharmendra had been hospitalised at the Breach Candy Hospital on Thursday, May 28, 2015, after he complained of uneasiness. However, according to a report on ABPlive.com, the actor had visited the hospital only for a MRI scan. Reportedly the actor had hurt his shoulder a few days ago, while shooting for a film, and the visit was to get the scan done to ascertain the cause of the pain. Dharmendra was also hospitalised once in the year 2010, in Chandigarh, after he had complained of chest pain.

Kailash Kher was recently hospitalised and had to cancel one of his shows due to his illness. Read on to know more...

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Celebs who battled illnesses and diseases

Celebrities have a very busy schedule and many a times this takes a toll on their health. Something similar has happened with popular singer Kailash Kher who has been rushed to Kokilaben hospital. The singer shared the news on his social media account. He said that he had been ignoring his health, and ultimately, had to cancel a show in Gujarat.

The 'Teri deewani' singer wrote, "Ignoring of health, preference to commitment only takes You to places, nobody ever wish to go to. First time in Kokilaben Hospital, Mumbai. New York se aate hi hospital me Bharti Hona padaa (Got admitted in the hospital just after coming back from New York." [sic] Kher also shared a photograph in which he was seen lying on the hospital bed.

He further tweeted, "A First time public show in Bharuch Gujrat had to be cancelled In the history of #?Kailasa... Big lesson learnt, never take your health lightly even though if you have dinner with Obama or receiving Nobel.. Body takes revenge silently untimely May God keep my world healthy happy for ever." [sic]

Read on to know why yesteryear actor Mithun Chakraborty was admitted to a hospital...

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Celebs who battled illnesses and diseases

Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty was rushed to a hospital in Kandivali on Sunday (May 17, 2015) as he complained of fever and vomiting, reports Mid-day.com. The report quoted a source saying that Mithun was taken to hospital at 4:30 am and was under observation for an hour. He apparently had a severe stomach ache as well, the source further said. The report confirmed the news quoting a doctor from the hospital who said that Mithun was admitted at the hospital as he complained of stomach ache and fever. The actor was discharged around 6 am and has taken a transfer to another hospital, the report concluded.

Read further to know about rumours of Mani Ratnam's hospitalisation...

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Celebs who battled illnesses and diseases

Ace filmmaker Mani Ratnam visited a private hospital May 5, 2015, for a master health checkup and contrary to the rumours, he was not hospitalised due to cardiac problems. Mala Manyan, executive producer of Mani Ratnam's latest release Ok Kanmani, was quoted in an IANS report as saying that, "Mani and his wife were holidaying in Delhi. A master health checkup was long overdue. He got it in done in a hospital in Delhi to avoid Chennai public eye." However, initial reports suggested that the noted director was hospitalised on May 5 after complaining of chest pain and that he had suffered from a minor heart attack. The reports also claimed that he was taken to Apollo Hospital in Delhi.

Here's why Shatrughan Sinha was hospitalised recently...

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Celebs who battled illnesses and diseases

Veteran actor and politician Shatrughan Sinha had been hospitalised in May 2015. The actor was admitted for a leg surgery at a suburban hospital in Mumbai. According to a report on Dnaindia.com, Shotgun sustained an injury while working out in the gym and since it was a long weekend in Maharashtra, he decided to get it over and done with.Further to reports, there is nothing serious about Sinha's injury and the actor is doing fine now.

Read on to know which veteran actress was also admitted to the hospital due to a stomach pain...

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Celebs who battled illnesses and diseases

According to a report on Mid-day.com, veteran Bollywood actress, Tanuja, was admitted to Nanavati hospital in Mumbai after complaining of stomach ache. The actress was supposed to be the guest on a chat show, but the shoot had to be cancelled due to the actress' illness. A source has been quoted in the report as confirming that the actress has indeed been hospitalised. The source has also assured that she is stable and will be discharged in a couple of days.

Read on to find out which Bollywood actress is borderline diabetic...

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Celebs who battled illnesses and diseases

According to reports, fashionista Sonam Kapoor has revealed that she had visited Bengaluru previously to go to the Jindal Health Camp. She had said that she was borderline diabetic and hence had to go to the health camp.The actress, who was in the city to promote her upcoming film, Dolly Ki Doli, said that she is a huge fan of south Indian delicacies and her favourite dishes are Meen Moily and Dosa.

Health is the most important aspect but in an industry full of glamour, fans will find it hard to imagine that their favourite celebs can also suffer from an illness or disease. Read on to find out about the celebs who battled it out to regain their health...

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At a function to launch BMC's TB awareness campaign, Amitabh Bachchan said that he had contracted tuberculosis in 2000, just when he had begun shooting for Kaun Banega Crorepati. He is roped in as a brand ambassador for the campaign and is hopeful he would bring the same positive difference to the TB campaign that he brought to the polio awareness drive. According to a Mumbai Mirror report, Bachchan said at the event, "I was a TB patient years ago. I have never spoken about it on a public platform, but now is the time. If it could happen to me, it can happen to anyone. I was weak and I had lost appetite. Blood tests revealed that I had TB." He added that he underwent treatment for a year. "I was in a good environment and I was fortunate enough to get healthy food. Sometimes, we do get exposed to the disease at certain places. It didn't take me long to agree to be brand ambassador for this campaign," he said. In 2010, Bachchan had blogged about contracting the disease. "Earlier, TB patients were sent to sanitariums but now the best treatment is available here," he said, emphasising that treatment should be availed as early as possible. Bachchan has acted in two minute-long TV advertisements, in which he plays a taxi driver and a restaurant manager respectively and emphasises on getting a sputum test done if one has been suffering from a cough for more than two weeks. The actor has also given a voice-over to radio jingles and he will be the face on the TB awareness posters too, the report concludes.

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The Shahenshah of Bollywood and an actor par excellence also suffers from a terrible disease called Myasthenia gravis. The occurrence of this disease is 3–30 cases per million per year. Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune neuromuscular disease leading to fluctuating muscle weakness and fatigue. Big B has been suffering from it for the past 30 years! The actor has also been suffering from other health issues and underwent two abdominal surgeries. The actor revealed to his fans that he was suffering from cirrhosis of the liver, caused by a blood transfusion following a near-fatal accident while shooting for Coolie in 1982. The star was quoted saying on his website, "I (am) a patient that had developed cirrhosis of the liver - a condition that is normally associated with that of an alcoholic. Now since the liver and any ailment associated with it is extremely sensitive, I have to be under constant vigil and monitoring. Some of them are at an extreme stage of repair and I may have to go under the knife sooner rather than later. It is a saga that never seems to end, for, what is more in store for me I cannot comprehend." [sic]

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The troubled yet Dabangg actor of Bollywood, Salman Khan, was diagnosed with Trigeminal Neuralgia was being treated for it. Also known as Prosopalgia, Trigeminal Neuralgia is a neuropathic disorder characterized by episodes of intense pain in the face, originating from the trigeminal nerve. It is known to be one of the most painful human condition. The pain also spreads to the jaw and cheek and this diseases is commonly called as the suicide disease. The actor has flown to the US a couple of times for the treatment for this disease. In an interview to the Hindustan Times, the actor was quoted saying, "I am suffering from trigeminal neuralgia, a facial nerve problem I have had since the last seven years. But now, it’s getting worse. Ab dard hadd se paar ho gaya hai and I am going to kill it." [sic]

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Hrithik Roshan suffered from chronic subdural haematoma, a type of haematoma, usually associated with traumatic brain injury. Hrithik was treated for the same at a hospital in Mumbai and underwent a successful brain surgery to remove a clot that developed from head injuries suffered during filming. Due to this condition, the actor suffered severe headaches and a CT scan and an MRI revealed that he was suffering from subdural haematoma, a brain condition normally seen in those above 65. Hrithik's surgery included drilling a small hole in the skull and sucking the clot out. But the surgery was successful and the actor's estranged wife Sussanne had released a statement saying, "Thank you for all your love and concern. Hrithik has come out of the surgery stronger than ever before."

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Dharmendra, the Veeru of Sholay, was handsome, a heart breaker and one of India's most good looking, loved and popular stars. Little did anyone know that the actor battled depression for 15 years. Dharmendra then took to drinking and became an alcoholic. The veteran was quoted saying in the media that he has kicked the habit and is more focused on his film career now. The actor also admitted that the habit destroyed him in the past but he has come to terms with it.

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Bollywood actress Manisha Koirala was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2012. The 42-year-old star got treated in New York and ever since her diagnosis, she has been very brave about it. She celebrated one year of being cancer free with her friends and colleagues. Her strength and will power have inspired many. In an interview to TOI, the actress spoke about her illness, "I didn't care about my health before, but now I take a lot of care of my health. But there is always a fear whether the cancer will come back, so I now know how to deal with it." Manisha received a lot of support from the industry and was posting pictures during her treatment.

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When model turned actress Lisa Ray forayed in India, she created a storm. She was bold, beautiful and simply gorgeous. Her videos for Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan made her popular, especially the song 'Afreen Afreen.' But tragedy struck the actress when she was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer- multiple myeloma in 2009, a cancer of the white blood cells known as plasma cells, which produce antibodies. Ten months after being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, the Canadian born actress says she is cancer free after a stem cell transplant. Initially Lisa stayed mum, but later chose to spoke about it on several platforms and adopted a positive attitude to fight the cancer. Kudos to her fighting spirit. The former actress got married to Jason Dehni and proved that cancer survivors can have a normal life. Her blog, The Yellow Diaries, chronicles her cancer experience. In an interview to The Times of India, Lisa spoke about contributing to a cause, " I want to contribute in my own little way to help people. Money is certainly an issue when you are fighting cancer but there are hospitals like AIIMS in Delhi that have very good doctors who can take care of you. I have been working with Living with Cancer, an organization in Delhi started by Shiladitya Sengupta, helping cancer patients. I donate whatever I can raise. I have started a line of cocktail saris with a designer and I am trying to donate to this organization from the sale. In India is we don't have enough oncologists. Also, the drugs need to be more accessible here." [sic]

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Actor Channing Tatum, who loves to be outdoor, returned home with a skin disease and transmitted it to his family members. According to a report in IANS, after a recent camping trip, the 22 Jump Street actor suffered from Poison Oak and the itchy rash quickly spread to his wife Jenna Dewan Tatum and their daughter Everly, reports contactmusic.com. Speaking in an interview given in April, Jenna said, "We're going to the (MTV) Movie Awards tonight, but I have to rethink my dress. After this I'm heading to the dermatologist because my husband decided to go camping and bring back Poison Oak--the perks of living with a man who loves to be outdoors! We're a family of poison oak at the moment. We'll be really sexy on the red carpet tonight," she added.

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Reality star Kim Kardashian, who is a global name and always manages to make headlines, suffered from Psoriasis. Psoriasis is a common, chronic relapsing/remitting immune-mediated skin disease characterized by red, scaly patches, papules, and plaques, which usually itch. The skin lesions seen in Psoriasis may vary in severity from minor localized patches to complete body coverage. The disease affects 2–4% of the general population. Kim was diagnosed with this condition during an episode of her reality show, Keeping up with the Kardashians. While Kim's condition is treatable, there are many reasons for developing this condition including high stress, certain medications and drinking alcohol or smoking. While Kim is a popular figure, having Psoriasis could spell doom for any celebrity. The reality star posted on her website that she uses a bronzing make-up spray to cover the Psoriasis patches.

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Barring her bizarre outfits and weird hairdos, Lady Gaga (born as Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta), is loved by one and all and her music has everyone talking. But what you perhaps did not know about the Grammy Award winning singer is that she suffered from eating disorders Bulimia and Anorexia. The singer told her fans online that she was a victim of both the disorders when she was a teenager. She further posted pictures of herself in her underwear and asked her fans to join her body revolution. In this video, she was quoted saying in an interview that she used to throw up in high school.

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Actor, author, comedian, producer, advocate and voice-over artist Michael J. Fox is a name to reckon with in Hollywood. He's had many good films to his credit and is a three time Emmy Award winner and has also won a Golden Globe award. This Canadian-American actor was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1991. Parkinson's disease is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system. Symptoms include shaking, rigidity, slowness of movement and difficulty with walking and gait. Thinking and behavioural problems may arise, with dementia commonly occurring in the advanced stages of the disease, whereas depression is the most common psychiatric symptom. Fox opened up about his condition to fans only in 1998. As the symptoms of the disease worsened, he semi-retired from the world of acting in 2000. He has been an avid supporter in finding a cure to the disease and also set up the Michael J. Fox Foundation.

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Celebs who battled illnesses and diseases

Celebs who battled illnesses and diseases

Celebs who battled illnesses and diseases

Celebs who battled illnesses and diseases

Celebs who battled illnesses and diseases

Celebs who battled illnesses and diseases

Celebs who battled illnesses and diseases

Celebs who battled illnesses and diseases

Celebs who battled illnesses and diseases

Celebs who battled illnesses and diseases

Celebs who battled illnesses and diseases

Celebs who battled illnesses and diseases

Celebs who battled illnesses and diseases

Celebs who battled illnesses and diseases

Celebs who battled illnesses and diseases

Celebs who battled illnesses and diseases

Celebs who battled illnesses and diseases

Celebs who battled illnesses and diseases

Celebs who battled illnesses and diseases

Celebs who battled illnesses and diseases

Celebs who battled illnesses and diseases

Celebs who battled illnesses and diseases

Celebs who battled illnesses and diseases

Celebs who battled illnesses and diseases

Celebs who battled illnesses and diseases

Celebs who battled illnesses and diseases

Celebs who battled illnesses and diseases

Celebs who battled illnesses and diseases

Celebs who battled illnesses and diseases

Celebs who battled illnesses and diseases

Celebs who battled illnesses and diseases

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