Nushrratt Bharuccha shares a wheelchair photo, her first emotional post after Bali accident: 'My view changed...'

Actress Nushrratt Bharuccha has shared a glimpse of her experience following a spine injury sustained during a trip to Bali. The Pyaar Ka Punchnama star took to Instagram Stories on Saturday with a photograph of an empty reclining wheelchair, with a sunset visible through the window. Accompanying the image was a message that hinted at a change in perspective, along with a line suggesting that her story was far from over. The post marks her first social media update after the accident.

Nushrratt Bharuccha shares first post after Bali accident

In her Instagram Story, Nushrratt reflected on her long-standing love for sunsets, writing, “Been chasing sunsets forever, And just like that.. my view changed.” She followed it with the hopeful line, “But, Picture abhi baaki hai mere dost.” The photograph showed an empty reclining wheelchair positioned in front of a window overlooking the sunset. While the actress did not share further details in the post, her words offered a personal glimpse into the period following her injury. The phrase “Picture abhi baaki hai mere dost” suggested that she was looking ahead, even as she navigates the aftermath of the accident.

What happened to Nushrratt Bharuccha in Bali?

Nushrratt was in Bali for a work-cum-holiday trip when she met with an accident that resulted in a fracture in her spine. Following the incident, arrangements were made to bring her back to Mumbai by air ambulance so that she could undergo spine surgery. At the time, the actress's publicist issued an official statement confirming the injury and explaining that she was under medical observation. The statement said that her immediate priority was receiving the necessary medical care.

“Nushrratt Bharuccha, who was in Bali for a work-cum-holiday trip, met with an unfortunate accident and suffered a fracture in her spine,” the publicist stated. The statement further explained that arrangements were being made to airlift her from Bali to Mumbai, where she would undergo surgery. The actress's team also indicated that her recovery would affect her professional schedule over the following weeks. Given the nature of the spinal injury and the surgery, she would need adequate time to rest and recover.

Nushrratt's work commitments put on hold after injury

“Her work commitments over the next few weeks are likely to be affected,” the publicist said in the statement. The team also requested that people respect Nushrratt's privacy while she focused on treatment and recovery. Expressing gratitude for the concern and good wishes she had received, the publicist said that further updates would be shared when appropriate.

Nushrratt Bharuccha's films and career

Nushrratt made her film debut with Jai Santoshi Maa in 2006, before gaining wider recognition with the Pyaar Ka Punchnama franchise. Her career subsequently included prominent roles in popular Hindi films across comedy and other genres. She starred in Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 in 2015, followed by the 2018 comedy Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety. In 2019, she appeared in Dream Girl. The actress later took on roles in films including Chhorii in 2021, Janhit Mein Jaari in 2022 and Ram Setu, also released in 2022.