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Fatima Sana Shaikh Details Dangal-Set Seizures, Epilepsy Diagnosis on Podcast

Her account reframes a private health struggle as an epilepsy awareness moment for film sets.

Overview

  • Speaking on Soha Ali Khan’s podcast, she recalled a seizure during Dangal training as colleagues Aamir Khan, Sanya Malhotra and trainer Kripa Shankar Bishnoi stepped in while the production sought guidance.
  • She said the team arranged medical evaluation, including MRI and EEG tests, after which a Mumbai neurologist diagnosed epilepsy and prescribed anti‑seizure medication.
  • According to her, the medicine caused disorientation, trouble walking straight and depressive, angry moods, leading her to discontinue treatment without informing colleagues.
  • She described privately managing episodes for about four years by isolating herself whenever auras signaled a possible seizure, hoping the events would pass unnoticed.
  • Actor Vijay Varma has recounted witnessing her seizure on the Gustaakh Ishq set and said the crew cleared space and followed her guidelines to help, while media report she remains active professionally with Nyaya reportedly next.