Actor Shreyas Talpade’s Courageous Return to ‘Welcome 3’ Set After Heart Scare

In December 2023, Shreyas Talpade had a heart attack on the “Welcome To The Jungle” stage. The actor discussed the reasons for it and his “mixed feelings” upon returning to the movie’s sets in an exclusive interview with IndiaToday.in. The actor said that he ‘cannot thank Ahmed Khan and Akshay Kumar enough’ for supporting his family during the difficult time.

Shreyas Talpade has disclosed in the past that following a heart attack, he was brought to the hospital and given a clinical death declaration. However, what caused it? To be really honest, only God knows, Shreyas said to IndiaToday.in. All of us, including my grandparents, my dad, my uncles, and my aunts, have a long history of cardiac problems. They suffered a heart attack and died quite suddenly.

“My doctors tell me that they’ve seen an increase in these incidents post-Covid,” he continued. “The blood appears to have started thickening.” That leads to the evident accumulation of a certain kind of plaque. In my situation, the plaque broke and burst, most likely as a result of extreme physical activity. That’s how the block occurred. It was sad that it was an accident and that it happened rather suddenly. I’m simply grateful that God delivered me from that and granted me another chance.

The event took place on the “Welcome To The Jungle” stages. We inquired with the performer if returning to the movie sets was unsettling. It was, he said to us. I went back to work two and a half months later. My physicians have told me to take it slow for the time being and carry out my regular shots, dialogues, and such. However, the action, heavier things, and everything else will start a bit later—possibly four to six months later.

Shreyas recalled about his first day on the movie sets, saying, “I was glad to be back on set, but there was also this little amount of apprehensive energy in me that wondered, ‘Is everything okay?’ to be honest. Will everything work out okay? I continued to monitor my heart rate using my watch. After getting over it, I went to shooting. I had small butterflies in my tummy before that. I’m not jumping into it just now; I’m going a bit slow. I want to allow my body adequate time to heal.

Additionally, he said, “It’s crucial that I continue with my regular exercises, which include cardio, walks, cycling, and other activities, as the body and heart require this kind of stimulation to resume normalcy.” For this reason, my doctor advised me to begin working a little bit, but to take it slow and avoid sitting all the time, since eventually, fear will begin to creep in along with laziness. And that is not a conducive environment to be in. And I’m attempting to do just that. However, I’m glad to be back on sets.

Deepti, Shreyas’ wife, once said that Akshay Kumar and Ahmed Khan supported the family during their difficult times. “Yeah, they were, and they are still in touch,” the actor said, expressing his thanks. They phone and inquire almost every other day, as do all of my other friends in the Marathi film business. It’s a tremendous help. The knowledge that these folks are there for you and your family in the back of your mind, even if you don’t want them to be there all the time. Knowing that your family has folks who will always be there to support and care for them is a wonderful source of comfort and support.

“I really can’t thank them enough because they were just there when this happened,” he continued. We had just wrapped up our shoot when the news broke, and they found out about it since I was heading to my vanity at the time of the heart attack. They wasted no time at all after learning the truth. They simply existed. It’s encouraging to know that, unlike us, your buddies go their separate ways once the movie concludes. However, it’s really comforting to know that these individuals are there for you in case something unexpected happens.

With even more gratitude, Shreyas stated, “I can never express how much I appreciate my fans.” I’ve been talking about the benefits, well wishes, and prayers I’ve had. Every single individual that I encountered at the airport recently chatted with me and inquired about my well-being. They care about you because what they experienced was so amazing. Everyone is worried, including the security personnel, porters, travellers, and those working on the set. They simply want to see you healthy, happy, dancing, and smiling. They want to protect you and take care of you. It’s among the most exquisite emotions on the planet. I truly feel incredibly fortunate, and I will never be able to express my gratitude to them in this lifetime.

Regarding his career, Shreyas Talpade most recently starred in the Marathi movie “Hee Anokhi Gath.”