16 August,2023 09:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Zareen Khan. Pic/Instagram
Zareen Khan has been hospitalized due to a severe case of dengue fever. The actress is presently undergoing intensive medical treatment. Dengue fever, a mosquito-borne viral infection, has been a cause of concern in recent times due to its rapid spread and potential complications.
Zareen's diagnosis highlights the importance of taking preventive measures to safeguard against this disease. The infection progressed rapidly, causing her to experience all the distressing symptoms associated with dengue, including a heavy fever and intense body aches.
Additionally, Zareen took to her Instagram story to share a picture from her hospital room, urging her fans and followers to prioritize precautions to prevent the spread of dengue. This emphasizes the significance of maintaining clean and mosquito-free surroundings, using mosquito repellents and wearing protective clothing. Her experience serves as a stark reminder of the severity of dengue and the need for collective action to combat its spread. Her call for unity and proactive measures underscores the responsibility we all share in protecting ourselves and our communities.
Mumbai has reported a rising number of malaria this August. The city recorded 462 malaria, and 317 dengue cases in the first two weeks of August. The reason behind the spike could be unusual monsoon patterns. According to reports, Bigg Boss OTT 2 finalist Abhishek Malhan was hospitalised due to dengue. While he confirmed his hospitalisation, the reason wasn't revealed.
Workwise, Zareen was last seen in the film Hum Bhi Akele Tum Bhi Akele. In the past few years, she has done music videos like Eid Ho Jayegi, Chann Chann and others. For the unversed, she made her acting debut in Veer co-starring Salman Khan. She acted in films like Housefull 2, Hate Story 3, Aksar 2 and 1921. In 2013, Zareen made her Tamil debut in Naan Rajavaga Pogiren with a special dance song. She ventured into Punjabi cinema with Jatt James Bond in 2014. In 2019, Khan debuted in Telugu cinema with the action thriller Chanakya. Zareen did a cameo in the song Character Dheela from Ready. She shared the screen space with Salman. In 2018, she hosted MTV Troll Police.