MUMBAI: Actress Shweta Gulati is going through a tough time as her father is in ICU battling for his life.
Her father suffered a stroke on the afternoon of 10 August and he was admitted to Thane's Jupiter Hospital by the neighbours, after which he had an immediate surgery and is currently under observation.
Shweta, who is known for Lipstick, Kyun Hota Hai Pyaar and Dill Mill Gaaye, had her play called Ananya on the next day. She told SpotboyE.com, “My mother resides in Thane with my father and I live here in Andheri--- but as I was busy with my play (Ananya), I completely wanted to dedicate myself to that. Hence, I had requested my mother to come and stay with me. On Aug 9, I was doing my rehearsals and my dad was all alone in the house, when he fell unconscious and considering that his heart is already weak, he decided to rest and didn't inform anyone. But around 7 pm, my mother tried reaching him and made multiple calls which he didn't answer. Finally, he picked up her phone and just said, ‘Call Rama’ (who is a friend and neighbour). My mother called them and when they unlocked my house he was in a very bad state. They rushed him to the hospital and we got to know that it was a stroke which required immediate surgery. I was unaware about this till the time I reached home and surprisingly saw my sister waiting for me.”
She added, “My mother had already left for the hospital and I too went there. The doctor said that the operation has done but he is not responding so they can't say anything. It was my first play on August 10 and believe me, it was so difficult to perform. My producers were kind enough to ask me if we should cancel. But I have been always thought that the show must go on. And hence, I decided to go ahead with a heavy heart.”
Yesterday, Shweta received a standing ovation and her mother had accompanied her for her second show at Rangsharda Auditorium. "I am still receiving messages of appreciation from the ones who were present there. But right now my only concern is my dad’s health. He is still not stable but has somewhat started responding to medicines.”
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