Actors getting injured while filming is something we often hear about. It’s not uncommon for actors in Bollywood to suffer injuries on set. But some actors suffered serious injuries while shooting. Let’s take a closer look at some of these incidents involving well-known Bollywood stars.
Amitabh Bachchan
Legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan once faced a life-threatening injury while shooting his film “Coolie” in 1983. During a fight scene, he mistimed a jump and was accidentally punched by his co-star Puneet Issar. This incident left Bachchan severely injured and almost cost him his life. Despite the danger, he survived, Years later he tweeted: “I was about to die but your prayers kept me alive. This debt I can never repay.” Recently, he faced another injury while working on his upcoming film “Project K” alongside Deepika Padukone and Prabhas.
Shah Rukh Khan
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has suffered multiple injuries during his 30-year-old long-acting career. The actor suffered a serious shoulder injury while he was shooting for the film Dulha Mil Gaya. His other injuries over the years include three broken ribs, a twisted ankle, a broken right toe, a neck injury, a broken backbone, and an injured left knee. He recently suffered an injury in the US while working on an undisclosed project.
John Abraham
John Abraham, known for his action-packed roles, surprisingly suffered an injury while filming a comedy, “Welcome Back.” During a scene, he was accidentally hit on the head instead of the shoulder, leading to a hospital stay for a couple of days.
Akshay Kumar
Akshay Kumar, renowned for his action roles, has faced several on-set injuries in his long career. Kumar is best known as an action star in Bollywood. While shooting “Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi,” he suffered a back injury that still troubles him today. Kumar sustained severe burns on his leg while performing a stunt for his film Singh Is Bling. The superstar also got injured during the shooting of Kesari and Jolly LLB 2.
Salman Khan
Another one on the list is Salman Khan. Known for his action-packed roles, also had his share of injuries. During the filming of “Wanted” and “Bharat,” he faced challenges due to injuries. In “Wanted,” he tore a ligament in his arm, requiring time off for treatment. Another was when he struggled with trigeminal neuralgia, causing pain during the filming of “Dabanng.”
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