Kavya lands up in hospital

Culprit: Food

When contacted, Khan confirmed that he had been hospitalised, but denied passing out.

He claimed, "One day before I was admitted, I was throwing up; I couldn't eat anything and was feeling tremendously weak. The following day, I went to my family physician and he suggested that I get admitted. I think I had some outside food, which led to my indisposition, though it's difficult to trace and pinpoint the exact cause," he added.

Why Chembur?

Khan explained, "I used to stay in Chembur for 15 years. The doctors there know my history and I share a comfort level with them. I had gone to one of my physicians there, and he advised that Joy Hospital would be the right choice for treatment."

Back to work

Because he is working in a daily, the actor had little option but to resume as soon as he was discharged. Khan resumed shooting for Kavyanjali on Friday. But the infection recurred, and he started vomiting again.

This time, he didn't have to be hospitalised, as his condition improved on Saturday. "I am much better now. The tapes have to be sent, and I cannot hold up the shooting. The show must go on," he says.

Says Nivedita Basu, creative head for Kavyanjali, "We did have a bit of problem due to Khan's unavailability. But we had some episodes banked, and managed to go ahead. In a couple of days, Eijaz should be fine."

Khan had stepped into the shoes of Rakshak Sahani, who was replaced in March 2005.

vickey.lalwani@mid-day.com