Veteran Bollywood actress and social media celebrity Zeenat Aman disclosed that she recently had eye surgery in her most recent Instagram post. The actress has been transparent about her ptosis, an eye issue that required surgery to correct her drooping eyelid.
The actor sent a lengthy letter detailing how the 40-year-old injury had begun to impair her vision before she finally talked herself into seeking medical attention. She expressed her gratitude to her business associates for agreeing to collaborate with her despite the eye damage that somewhat altered her look.
Before escorting her to the operating room, Zeenat Aman tweeted a sweet photo of her son Zahaan kissing her on the forehead. The actress also disclosed that she had the surgery performed the day after she had been photographed on the cover of a prestigious international magazine.
“I woke up early in the morning, packed a small suitcase, and kissed Lily on her muzzle. Then Zahaan and Cara drove me to Hinduja Hospital in Khar,” she penned down.
Zeenat opened up on her eye injury
She wrote, “There has been an elephant in the room with me for the past 40 years. It is time to show this elephant the door. I have a condition know as ptosis – the result of an injury I suffered many decades ago that damaged the muscles around my right eye. Over the years, 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. When so much of one’s career is predicated on one’s appearance, coming to terms with a dramatic change to it is difficult. I know for a fact that this ptosis narrowed my opportunities and made me the subject of unwanted attention. But despite the gossip, the comments, and the questions, I never felt diminished by it. It helped of course that there were always a few stalwarts that stood by me and chose to work with me still.”
“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,” she added in gratitude.
Zeenat’s admirers and other Indian film business professionals wished her a swift recovery. Actor Abhay Deol left a remark on her page, stating that he would now be featured in Bun Tikki with her and Shabana Azmi. “You’re an inspiration to so many of us. Can’t wait to start working with you!” Shweta Bachchan added, “God speed.” Tillotama Shome commented “speedy recovery”.
A fan added, “How is it that someone can write so wonderfully about a memory that must have been heartbreaking, your vision has improved and you are an eye opener for the world, the best of life has just begun.”
Story behind Zeenat Aman’s eye injury
Zeenat reportedly sustained a serious eye injury when her ex-husband Sanjay Khan beat her till she was completely blind in a hotel room while his second wife Zarine was present. The father of Suzzane and Zayed Khan is Sanjay Khan. Suzzane and Hrithik Roshan were wed.
