Gehana Vasisth: I Need to Dispel Rumors That I am Weak Person

Actress Gehana Vasisth recently made headlines after she suffered a major cardiac arrest on the set. The actress was shooting for a web series in Madh Island, Malad where she fell sick and was immediately rushed to the hospital. Her condition was so critical that she was put on a ventilator, which left everyone shocked.

Speaking to Bombay Times, Dr Pankaj Singh from the hospital revealed the cause of the sudden attack, he stated that she did suffer a mild cardiac arrest and that happened as she did not consume any solid food for over 48 hours and was only on energy drinks. This led her body to react differently and hence the attack. Fortunately, she was given timely treatment and is out of danger now.

Gehana who has been discharged from the hospital and is on her road to recovery now opened up about her health and her experiences thereafter during an interview with IWMbuzz.

“For a while, it was touch and go. I was in coma for 2 days, but could recover for I was given medical treatment on time.

That one week was horrible, for now, the entire world knows about my 8-year-old diabetic condition. Till now, I was managing well. I only collapsed because after taking insulin, you need to eat something. But there was no arrangement for food on that fateful day and my sugar levels dropped dangerously, triggering the above cardiac trouble.

Had it happened at home, I would have quietly rushed to the hospital. Now, whenever I go for work meetings, my diabetes issue crops up, with people wondering whether I will be fine and be able to take the stress of shoot.

Just how insensitive some people can be. I just shot for a short film, whose producer made me sign a document that said that if I fall ill on his set, he will not be responsible.

I am now taking all precautions, by carrying my own food and sweets to set. I am also on proper meds. I have even started a mild workout, which also helps in keeping sugars levels under check. Some people might say that I could have taken a longer break, but I need to dispel rumours that I am weak person. Gehana is strong.

However, all is not bad. This incident made me realize that there are many people who care for too. Many people rushed from Bangalore on reading the news. The entire unit of Gandii Baat was there throughout.”