The veteran Bollywood actress Shabana Azmi has suddenly fallen ill and been admitted to hospital. Because of her illness she is currently in isolation on her doctor’s advice. She has contracted swine flu. For that reason she was also unable to take part in a protest programme in the country’s continuing student movement, which she had earlier promised to attend.
She was due to be present at a protest meeting organised by a student organisation. Shabana Azmi had wanted to go there and stand beside the students. But with swine flu suddenly detected, her doctor has told her not to leave the house. She has been advised to remain in isolation so that the infection does not spread to others.
In a post on social media, Shabana Azmi said she was disappointed at being unable to attend the event. Although she cannot be physically present, she said, her support for the students will always be there. She also asked everyone to pray for her quick recovery.
After news of Shabana’s illness became public on social media, her fans and well-wishers expressed concern. Many wished her a quick recovery on social media.
Swine flu is a viral infectious disease. It can cause symptoms such as fever, a runny nose, cough, sore throat, body ache, headache and fatigue. In severe cases it can also cause breathing difficulty. To prevent the infection spreading, patients are advised to follow their doctor’s advice and to remain in isolation as needed.
The actress Shabana Azmi has long expressed her views on various social and public-interest issues alongside her acting. She has been outspoken on subjects including student movements, human rights and women’s rights. This time, unable to take part in the students’ programme because of illness, she has expressed her regret. Earlier, on 20 July, Shabana Azmi had joined thousands of citizens in the “March to Parliament” programme.
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