In the 1990s,
Anu Aggarwal
enterd Bollywood with a memorable debut in ‘Aashiqui’. However, her life took a drastic turn after a tragic accident. While returning home from a party in Mumbai in 1999, the then 30-year-old Aggarwal was involved in a severe car crash. The
accident
left her with multiple fractures and put her in a
coma
for 29 days. When she eventually regained consciousness, she found herself with no recollection of her past.
In a recent interview with Bollywood Bubble, Anu shared how she coped with the situation and how hard it was to heal both mentally and physically.
She describes it as a pivotal moment that awakened her to a deeper understanding of life. Before the accident, Anu felt she was asleep, unaware of the true nature of reality. While in a coma, she experienced profound insights that can’t be fully conveyed in words. Anu mentions that although she was paralyzed and her laughter wasn’t visible, she felt a sense of joy during this time, signifying a unique, transformative experience.
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Anu described how the deep physical injury led to a
spiritual awakening
, creating a strong connection with her soul. Despite doctors’ grim prognosis, predicting she wouldn’t survive beyond three years, Anu embarked on a long journey of
self-healing
. This experience rejuvenated her mind, making her feel mentally younger and more vibrant than ever before. She mentions losing all
memories
of her life before the accident, marking 1999 as the beginning of a new chapter in her life.
While sharing about the help she received from the
film fraternity
, the actress mentioned that she was completely away from the world for years. She didn’t feel connected but thanked everyone from the industry as they contributed to her
recovery
.