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Avika Gor hospitalised with dengue, shot projects with 104-degree fever
Avika Gor hospitalised with dengue, shot projects with 104-degree fever
TV actor Avika Gor has been hospitalised in Mumbai after testing positive for dengue. Her husband, Milind Chandwani, shared a video on Instagram saying she had a 103, 104-degree fever for five…
The Story in Brief
TV actor Avika Gor has been hospitalised in Mumbai after testing positive for dengue. Her husband, Milind Chandwani, shared a video on Instagram saying she had a 103, 104-degree fever for five days but still completed a pending shoot in one day and then travelled to Delhi for an ad shoot. She was admitted on August 6. Hindustan Times reports that a team member said she "wasn't able to stand properly" and survived on ORS. Gor is a contestant on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15. Chandwani has urged fans to pray for her recovery.
The Indian Opinion
Work ethic is one thing; collapsing on set is another. The narrative here romanticises shooting through a 104-degree fever as dedication, when it is reckless for both the actor and the crew who could have been exposed. An ordinary Indian reader knows the difference between grit and stubbornness. The real test is whether her producers now publicly mandate rest clauses in contracts. Let's see if anyone admits that no shoot is worth a life.
Sources (2): timesnownews.com, hindustantimes.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
