Mumbai: Salman Khan’s brother-in-law, actor Aayush Sharma, had injured his back while shooting the action-packed 2024 film ‘Ruslaan.’
Aayush, who didn’t take any medication for the injury at that time, has now had to undergo two surgeries for it.
The actor took to his Instagram handle on Tuesday to update fans about his health and admitted that ignoring the injury at that time was his ‘biggest mistake.’
In a picture shared on Insta, he was seen lying in hospital bed after the surgery.
He also shared a video saying that he is feeling better now.
“Life has its way of slowing you down to make sure you listen. For the last couple of years, I had been experiencing consistent pain in my back it started while pulling off a stunt during the action scene in Ruslaan — nothing too dramatic, so I did what most of us tend to do… ignored it, masked it, and kept going,” he wrote.
“It finally caught up with me while shooting for my current movie, and things took a turn. Movements that once felt like second nature — dancing, stunts, even the simplest stretches — became restricted. What I thought was temporary turned out to be far more serious.”
“The biggest mistake? Taking the pain lightly and hoping it would heal on its own. But now… here we are. After two surgeries, I’m officially on the road to recovery. The journey has just begun, and I’m filled with nothing but gratitude, hope, and a burning desire to get back to doing what I love the most — being in front of the camera. This phase has taught me that good health isn’t just about a six-pack — it’s about what’s happening inside. Don’t ignore the whispers your body sends you. Act early. Heal properly.”
“And then there’s my little man, Ahil, who looked at me and said — “Papa, you heal fast… I need my Wolverine back.” I’m coming back stronger. For you. For me. For all of it,” he concluded.
Aayush is married to Salman’s sister Arpita Khan.
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Actors including Neil Nitin Mukesh, Huma Qureshi, Mini Mathur and Pulkit Samrat took to the comments section to wish Aayush a speedy recovery.
Directed by Karan Butani, ‘Ruslaan’ also featured Sushrii Shreya Mishraa, Jagapathi Babu and Vidya Malvade in key roles.
