In an exclusive revelation that put an end to circulating speculations, veteran actor-turned-politician Shatrughan Sinha made it clear that his recent hospital visit had nothing to do with any surgical procedure. In a statement delivered with his well-known flair, Sinha said, “Surgery ko khamosh,” meaning he took no surgery at all.
The rumours began swirling shortly after Sinha celebrated the wedding of his daughter, actress Sonakshi Sinha, to actor Zaheer Iqbal. Given the actor’s age and his active involvement in recent political campaign activities, various media reports suggested that Sinha had been hospitalised following a fall in his dining room, resulting in a minor surgery.
Shatrughan Sinha addressed these rumours head-on in an interview with Times Now. “It was just my annual routine full-body check-up,” he clarified. “I recommend it for everyone over 60. I’ve been on a nonstop election campaign for three months and shortly after, attended my daughter’s wedding. I’m no longer the young man who could handle three shifts a day and still have the energy to party all night. It’s time to slow down.”
Adding a touch of humour to the grim rumours, Sinha said, “I even read that I had a minor surgery in the hospital. Surgery ko… Khamosh! I underwent surgery and even I don’t know about that?”
Earlier in the week, Shatrughan’s son, Luv Sinha, took to social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) to share a health update. He expressed gratitude to everyone who had shown concern and clarified that no surgery had taken place. “In regard to my father’s health, I’d like to clarify that there was no surgical procedure, and one shouldn’t believe unverified news. We took my father to the hospital for his annual checkup and because he had a strong fever. Thank you to everyone who has been concerned,” Luv wrote.
In more positive news, Shatrughan Sinha, who is also a Member of Parliament for Trinamool Congress, recently emerged victorious in the Lok Sabha 2024 elections, representing West Bengal’s Asansol constituency.
. He won the seat by a margin of 59,564 votes, defeating BJP candidate Surendrajeet Singh Ahluwalia. Expressing his heartfelt gratitude, Sinha thanked the people of Asansol for their unwavering support.
Meanwhile, the family had another significant reason to celebrate recently. Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal tied the knot on June 23 in Mumbai, after dating for seven years. The love story that began at a party hosted by Bollywood superstar Salman Khan culminated in an intimate ceremony at the bride’s Mumbai residence. Both Sonakshi and Zaheer maintain professional ties with Salman Khan, who played an instrumental role in their careers. Sonakshi debuted opposite Salman in the box-office hit ‘Dabangg’, while Zaheer made his acting debut with Salman Khan’s home production ‘Notebook’.
Returning to the focal point, the sudden news of Shatrughan Sinha’s hospitalisation had indeed caused a stir. Media outlets were quick to speculate on the actor’s health condition, particularly in light of his hectic schedule and recent fall. However, Sinha’s candid clarification put an end to all unfounded theories. Through his comments, he not only addressed the rumours but also highlighted the importance of routine health checkups for individuals over 60.
To summarise, Shatrughan Sinha was admitted to the hospital for a full-body check-up and due to a strongly developed fever, quashing any rumours of surgery. His son, Luv Sinha, confirmed the same on social media, urging people to not believe in unverified information. With a successful political career and having celebrated the recent marriage of his daughter, Shatrughan Sinha remains a significant and active personality in both Bollywood and Indian politics. His upcoming plans may now include taking things a bit slower, as he himself admitted the importance of pacing out his activities and health. Whether making headlines in entertainment or politics, the Sinha family continues to be in the spotlight.
