# Dushara Vijayan recalls paralysed sister who inspired her to dance 2026-08-10T06:04:10+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Actress Dushara Vijayan has opened up about her elder sister, who lived with myopathy since birth and was paralysed from the neck down. In an interview with SS Music, Dushara said her sister inspired her love for dance by encouraging her to move and experiment while sitting in a wheelchair. Dushara said she is extremely close to her two sisters, Leepika and Durga. Her second elder sister died around 10 years ago. The actress also recalled living with her younger brother in Chennai for seven years, describing herself as his mother. She is currently promoting the biographical drama G.D.N. and will star next in Magudam, releasing on August 14, 2026. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: dance inspiration, Dushara Vijayan, G.D.N., Magudam, myopathy, sister loss Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/dushara-vijayan-recalls-paralysed-sister-who-inspired-her-to-dance/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/dushara-vijayan-recalls-paralysed-sister-who-inspired-her-to-dance/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.