Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Actress Sushmita Sen Awake During Heart Surgery, Refused Anesthesia
Actress Sushmita Sen had a heart attack while working and needed surgery.
Instead of going to sleep like usual, she stayed awake during the operation because she wanted to be in control and was scared she might not wake up.
She went back to work very quickly after her surgery.
Sushmita Sen had a heart attack during the shooting of web series 'Arya' in 2023
She underwent heart surgery (angioplasty) with 95% blockage in her main artery
Sushmita chose to stay awake during the surgery, refusing anesthesia
She returned to work on 'Arya' just 15 days after the surgery
Sushmita's decision was influenced by her desire to maintain control and fear of not waking up
- Who
- Sushmita Sen, a Bollywood actress
- What
- Stayed awake during heart surgery
- When
- After a heart attack during the shooting of 'Arya' in 2023
- Where
- During her heart surgery
- Why
- To maintain control and overcome fear of not waking up
Staying Awake During Surgery
Using Anesthesia
Control
Staying Awake During Surgery
Sushmita felt more in control by staying awake.
Using Anesthesia
Anesthesia ensures patient comfort and lack of pain.
Fear of Not Waking Up
Staying Awake During Surgery
Sushmita was scared she might not wake up if she went to sleep.
Using Anesthesia
Anesthesia is generally safe and effective.
- Age
- 47 years old
- Occupation
- Actress
- Web Series
- Arya
- Surgery
- Angioplasty
- Blockage
- 95% in main artery