Archive · 14 Aug 2026
Shakeela's Rs 3 Lakh Neck Surgery Highlights Tech Neck Risks
A famous actress from South Indian movies named Shakeela recently had an operation on her neck.
The operation cost about 3 lakh rupees, which is a lot of money.
Doctors put a small metal screw called a titanium chip screw in her neck to help it heal.
Shakeela said she used to lie down and play games on her phone for four hours at a time.
She made a video on her YouTube channel to tell people to be careful with their phones.
Looking down at your phone for a long time can make your neck tired and sore.
This is sometimes called 'tech neck.'
Doctors say using a phone a lot is a risk factor, but it does not mean everyone will need surgery.
They suggest keeping your phone at eye level, taking breaks, and moving around.
If your neck hurts a lot or an arm feels weak or numb, you should see a doctor.
South Indian actor Shakeela (C. Shakeela Begum) recently underwent neck surgery reportedly costing around Rs 3 lakh for a cervical spine issue.
Doctors fitted a titanium chip screw in her cervical spine, and Shakeela called the surgery an 'unnecessary expense, pain, and ordeal.'
In a YouTube vlog, the 52-year-old said she played online games while lying down for four hours at a stretch and was constantly on social media.
Shakeela urged people to avoid giving mobiles to children and to limit their own phone usage.
Experts say prolonged poor posture while using phones is a risk factor for neck problems like 'tech neck,' but does not directly cause surgery.
- Who
- Shakeela (C. Shakeela Begum), a 52-year-old South Indian actor; medical commentary from Dr Vishal Lapshia (AIMS Hospital, Dombivli) and Dr Jayesh Bhanushali (KIMS Hospitals, Thane).
- What
- Neck surgery reportedly costing around Rs 3 lakh, during which a titanium chip screw was fitted in her cervical spine, drawing attention to 'tech neck' risks from prolonged phone use.
- When
- Recently; the exact date is not specified in the articles.
- Where
- The location of the surgery is not specified; expert commentary cites AIMS Hospital, Dombivli, and KIMS Hospitals, Thane.
- Why
- A cervical spine issue she linked to her habit of playing online games while lying down for four hours at a stretch; doctors say prolonged poor posture can worsen symptoms in people with existing spinal problems.
- Person
- Shakeela (C. Shakeela Begum), 52-year-old South Indian actor
- Reported surgery cost
- Around Rs 3 lakh
- Procedure
- Titanium chip screw fitted in the cervical spine
- Reason for surgery
- Cervical spine issue, worsened by prolonged phone use in poor posture
- Condition highlighted
- "Tech neck" from prolonged device use
- Experts quoted
- Dr Vishal Lapshia (AIMS Hospital, Dombivli); Dr Jayesh Bhanushali (KIMS Hospitals, Thane)
- Common symptoms
- Neck pain, stiffness, shoulder discomfort, muscle fatigue, headaches, reduced neck mobility
- Prevention tips
- Keep screen at eye level, take breaks every ~2 hours, change positions, avoid lying on one side
