Bollywood Becoming Victim Of Deadly Dengue
- IndiaGlitz, [Friday,October 31 2014]
After the news of Bollywoood actress Lisa Haydon, who shot to fame with the movie QUEEN and will be seen sizzling on screen with Akshay Kumar in the movie THE SHAUKEENS, been hit by the deadly dengue, reports have it that veteran Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor has been hospitalised for dengue and malaria at Lilavati Hospital at suburban Bandra in Mumbai.
The doctors treating Rishi Kapoor, father of younger generation heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor, said, "Rishi Kapoor was admitted to the Lilavati Hospital on Wednesday after he was diagnosed with dengue and malaria. He
Reacting to the reports Neetu Singh, wife of Rishi Kapoor confirming the news said, "He was having fever for the past three days and complained of weakness. However on Monday evening his condition became quite sick and had to be rushed to Lilavati Hospital, where doctors diagnosed him for dengue and malaria." She added, "There is nothing to panic. Chitu (Rishi Kapoor fondly addressed) is getting better."
It may be noted that Dengue is a viral infection, transmitted through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito. High fever, headache, muscle and joint pain, rashes are some of the symptoms of the disease.
Another Bollywood actor who was hit by dengue this year is Nikhil Dwivedi the actor who made his debut in 2008's with MY NAME IS ANTHONY GONSALVES. The actor has appeared in films including RAAVAN, SHOR IN THE CITY and HATE STORY. Dwivedi had fell ill while promoting for his film TAMANCHEY opposite Richa Chadda
The film celebrity who became victim of dengue this year in September include distinguished Bengali actor- filmmaker Aparna Sen and mother Bollywood actress Konkona Sen. She was tested positive for dengue and treated at the Fortis Hospital in Kolkata.
Last year vector borne infection also struck Ranveer Singh and so the music launch of his film RAM LEELA' had to take a back seat. Besides actor Imran Khan's wife Avantika Malik, was also struck by dengue.
Dengue is a dangerous disease and it was this dreaded disease that took away the life of eminent filmmaker Yash Chopra, a void that can never be filled.
This article is from Raaga's music blog. Read more at http://blog.raaga.com
This article is from Raaga's music blog. Read more at http://blog.raaga.com