The former Miss Universe and Bollywood beauty Sushmita Sen has recently opened up about the 5 year illness that took her away from the film scene.
Speaking to Indian journalist Anupama Chopra, Sushmita said that she was excited about making a comeback to acting with the Disney+ Hotstar series as it was made with ‘tremendous conviction’. She added that after her darkest phase, in which she was battling a life-threatening illness, it came as a glimmer of light. The much respected actress briefly disappeared from the public eye after she was diagnosed with Addison’s disease in 2014.
In the interview, she has said that the last five years have been the worst of her life.
What is Addison’s disease:
Addison’s disease is where the adrenal glands that sit on top of your kidneys do not produce enough hormones.
Early symptoms of Addison’s disease include lack of energy, weakness, increased thirst and a low mood. The symptoms can get gradually worse over time. Treatment for Addison’s disease usually involves taking hormones to replace the ones not produced by your adrenal glands. Addison’s disease is usually caused by a problem with your immune system.
