Zeenat Aman shares pics from hospital, says, "recovering after medical procedures"

Zeenat Aman shares pics from hospital, says, "recovering after medical procedures"

Zeenat Aman, the iconic Bollywood actress who has captivated audiences for decades, recently broke her silence on social media, addressing her noticeable absence over the past few weeks. In a candid and heartfelt Instagram post, the star of classics like 'Satyam Shivam Sundaram' revealed that her time away was due to undergoing pending medical procedures.

Sharing a glimpse of her recovery journey with a couple of photographs taken in the hospital, Zeenat Aman penned a message to her followers, stating, "Hello from the recovery room! I won’t blame you for thinking I’ve abandoned my social media aspirations. My profile has after all been quite silent and halfhearted off late. As the great Indian saying goes – what to do? The drudgery of paperwork and the anxiety of a pending medical procedure have kept me preoccupied these past few weeks. But, now that I am emerging on the other side of this experience, I’m feeling inspired to continue storytelling on Instagram."

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Zeenat further reflected on the profound perspective gained during her time in the hospital. "You see there’s nothing like the sombre, clinical cold of a hospital to remind one of what it means to be alive and have a voice! So expect more cinematic crumbs, more personal history, more fashion, more dogs and cats, and yes… most definitely more opinion. Is there a topic you want me to write about? Leave it in the comments, and I’ll certainly pick a few to dwell on," she shared.

In addition to addressing her recent silence, Zeenat Aman also marked a significant milestone in her social media journey. "On a tangential note, I completed two years on social media in February and crossed 800,000 followers this April," she informed her followers. This update highlights her growing influence and the strong connection she has forged with her online community in a relatively short span.

Reflecting on her experience, she shared a nuanced perspective on the platform itself. "I started the journey with trepidation that transitioned to empowerment that tipped into disillusionment that has now moved on to fresh curiosity! I love what this platform allows me, but there’s something about the machinations of monetised social media that’s unsettling."

Expanding on this, she delved into the potential discrepancies between online perception and reality. "Since I engage with you here and also on occasion monetise this account, it’s so important for me to remind you that Instagram is NOT reality. Gone are the days of simple tv and print advertisements where it was clear – celeb sells product. Endorsements can now be insidious and unannounced, followers bought, images unrecognisably photoshopped and likes manufactured! It’s a point of pride for me that we have grown this community without indulging in these borderline unethical gimmicks."

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Adding a final, lighthearted note, Zeenat also shared an image on her Instagram stories from the hospital with the caption, "Yes, I’ve been quiet. But now I’m feeling quite chatty." This brief message reinforces her return to the digital sphere and hints at a renewed enthusiasm for engaging with her audience.