Mumbai: Bollywood actress Nushrratt Bharuccha has suffered a spinal fracture following an accident in Bali, Indonesia, where she had travelled for a work-cum-holiday trip. The actress is currently hospitalised in Bali and remains under medical observation, according to a statement issued by her team on Friday.
Her team said doctors have evaluated her injury and she will undergo spine surgery. Arrangements are being made to bring her back to Mumbai by air ambulance, where the surgery and further treatment will take place.
The accident was initially reported without details about the nature of Bharuccha’s injuries. Her team later confirmed that the actress had suffered a fracture in her spine and would require surgery.
Nushrratt Bharuccha remains under medical observation
According to the official statement, Bharuccha is currently receiving treatment in a hospital in Bali and is being monitored by doctors.
The statement said her immediate health and medical care remain the priority. Her team is coordinating arrangements for an air ambulance to bring her to Mumbai after further medical evaluation in Bali.
The team has not disclosed the exact circumstances of the accident, including where or when it occurred.
It has also not provided details about the specific part of the spine affected or the expected duration of her hospital stay and recovery. Those details are expected to become clearer following further medical evaluation and surgery.
Actress to be brought to Mumbai for surgery
Bharuccha is expected to be transported to Mumbai by air ambulance for the next stage of her treatment.
Her team said the spine surgery will be carried out after she is brought back to India. The decision to shift her from Bali follows medical evaluation and the need for further treatment.
The team has also indicated that the injury will require a period of rest and recovery. As a result, her professional commitments scheduled over the coming weeks are likely to be affected.
The actress’s representatives have requested the media and public to respect her privacy while she concentrates on treatment and recovery.
They also thanked fans and well-wishers for their concern and support and said further updates would be shared when appropriate.
Bali trip was a mix of work and holiday
Bharuccha had travelled to Bali for a combination of professional work and personal travel.
She had also shared pictures from her Bali trip on social media in the days before news of her accident emerged.
The nature of her professional commitment in Bali has not been officially detailed by her team. Reports of her hospitalisation first emerged after the accident, but information about the injury remained limited until her representatives confirmed the spinal fracture.
The latest statement provides the first official confirmation of the seriousness of the injury and the planned surgery.
Upcoming Tiger Shroff film
The accident comes at a time when Bharuccha is preparing for an upcoming action film featuring Tiger Shroff.
The actress was recently announced as part of the cast of the project, which is being directed by choreographer-filmmaker Remo D’Souza. The film marks the first on-screen collaboration between Bharuccha and Shroff.
Pashmina Roshan, Abhishek Banerjee and Elvish Yadav have also been reported as part of the cast.
The project is among the professional commitments that could be affected by Bharuccha’s injury and subsequent recovery period. Her team has not announced any revised schedule for the film.
Nushrratt Bharuccha’s Bollywood journey
Bharuccha made her film debut with Jai Santoshi Maa in 2006. She later gained wider recognition with Love Sex Aur Dhokha and the Pyaar Ka Punchnama franchise.
Her association with filmmaker Luv Ranjan’s films helped establish her as a familiar face in Hindi cinema. She appeared in Pyaar Ka Punchnama, Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 and later Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety.
She subsequently worked across different genres, appearing in films including Dream Girl, Chhalaang, Ajeeb Daastaans, Janhit Mein Jaari, Ram Setu, Chhorii and Akelli.
Her filmography has included comedy, romance, social drama and thriller projects, with Chhorii and its sequel marking her work in the horror genre.
Work commitments likely to be affected
Bharuccha’s team has specifically indicated that her work commitments over the next few weeks are likely to be affected because of the injury and surgery.
The statement did not provide a definite recovery timeline. The duration of her absence from professional activities will depend on her treatment and doctors’ advice following surgery.
For now, the focus remains on shifting the actress safely to Mumbai and ensuring that she receives the necessary medical care.
The team’s request for privacy also indicates that further details about her condition will be released selectively rather than through regular updates.
Fans and industry await further health updates
News of Bharuccha’s spinal fracture has prompted concern among her fans and colleagues, with supporters wishing her a speedy recovery.
Her team has asked well-wishers to allow the actress the necessary space during the treatment process. It has also expressed gratitude for the messages of support received since the accident.
As of Friday, Bharuccha remains under medical observation in Bali, with arrangements under way for her transfer to Mumbai by air ambulance.
The immediate next steps are her transfer, further medical assessment and spine surgery. Details about the exact circumstances of the accident and her recovery timeline have not been disclosed by her team.
For now, Bharuccha’s professional schedule is expected to remain on hold while she undergoes treatment and begins her recovery.