Filmmaker Kiran Rao recently opened up about her battle with chikungunya, revealing that she’s currently recovering at home. In her heartfelt message, she urged everyone to take necessary health precautions.
Kiran shared a glimpse of her situation on Instagram, posting a cozy photo of herself resting with her cat by her side. She captioned the image, “Hey everyone, I’ve contracted chikungunya. Thankfully, Miri is an amazing caregiver, keeping a close eye on my fever.”
Alongside this, she posted a snapshot of a book, a thermometer, and a thoughtful card from friends, stating, “Taking it easy, enjoying my friends’ cards, and trying to catch up on my reading – when I can manage to hold the book!” She further emphasized the seriousness of her condition, noting, “I know you all understand this, but the joint pain is absolutely intense (drizzy face, mind blown, and skull emojis), so PLEASE TAKE ALL PRECAUTIONS!”
Despite her discomfort, Kiran is maintaining a positive outlook and pacing herself as she navigates through her symptoms. Chikungunya is a viral infection spread by mosquitoes, with fever and joint pain as its most common symptoms.
About Kiran Rao:
Kiran, previously married to superstar Aamir Khan, began her career as an assistant director on the iconic film Lagaan, directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, and later assisted on Swades: We, the People. She also had a brief appearance in the 2001 blockbuster Dil Chahta Hai and worked alongside Academy Award-nominated director Mira Nair on the indie hit Monsoon Wedding. Kiran wrote and directed Dhobi Ghat, released in January 2011 under Aamir Khan Productions, and performed a Marathi song, ‘Toofan Aalaya’, for the Satyamev Jayate Water Cup Anthem. Her film Laapataa Ladies was selected as India’s entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards.
(With contributions from IANS)