Actress Zeenat Aman, who has been in the industry for 40 years, disclosed that she had surgery lately to treat Ptosis, an eye ailment. She also talked about how it obscured her eyesight and made it harder for her to accept her condition because it attracted unwelcome attention. Zeenat Aman sent a few images from the hospital along with a long letter on social media. “There has been an elephant in the room with me for the past 40 years,” the woman stated in the post. Time to give this elephant a leg up. My right eye’s surrounding muscles were harmed by an injury I had many years ago, which led to the development of ptosis. Above theyears, it caused my eyelid to droop further and further. And a few years ago it became so acute that it began to obstruct my vision.
Accepting a significant change in look might be challenging when one’s career is largely based on it. I have little doubt that this ptosis limited my options and attracted unwelcome attention. But I never felt lessened by it, in spite of the rumors, remarks, and inquiries. Naturally, it helped that there were always a few pillars in my team who stood by me and continued to collaborate with me. The therapies that I was able to receive both then and for many years afterwards proved to be ineffective. Then, in April of this year, I received news from a renowned ophthalmologist that things had progressed and that I may have surgery to raise the eyelid and improve my range of vision.
She further continued, “I dithered for a long time, then underwent a battery of tests and finally committed to the procedure. That morning in the hospital I was terrified. My extremities turned icy and involuntarily shivers racked my body. Zahaan kissed my forehead, reassured me and wheeled me to the OT, where I surrendered to the hands of my medical team. I emerged from there an hour later – alive, well and looking like a pirate with an eye patch. Recovery has been slow, steady and is ongoing. But I’m happy to share that my vision is so much clearer now. This post can not conclude without a word of gratitude to my family, the absolutely stellar staff at Hinduja Hospital, and especially the brilliant Dr. Savari Desai.”
After Zeenat Aman shared this on social media, celebrities and fans took to the comment section to shower the actress with love. Abhay Deol said, “You’re an inspiration to so many of us, Can’t wait to start working with you!” Kajol commented, “You are truly an inspiration. Pls take care of yourself”. “You keep shining”, said Kajol.
For those who are unaware, Zeenat Aman began her career in modeling and gained notoriety for it. At the age of 19, she began competing in beauty pageants. Her first roles were in Hulchul and The Evil Within when she started her acting career in 1970. Hare Rama Hare Krishna, a musical drama, marked Zeenat Aman’s breakthrough. Her notable parts in other movies include those in Warranr, Ajanabee, Roti Kapda Aur Makaan, and Chori Mera Kaam, among others.
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