# Pulkit Samrat, Swara Bhasker among celebrities hospitalised with dengue, malaria 2026-08-24T15:01:58+00:00 | Health & Science | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Mumbai is seeing a spike in mosquito-borne diseases this monsoon, with several Bollywood and television personalities hospitalised. Avika Gor was diagnosed with dengue after continuing to shoot with a 103-104°F fever, her husband said, and has been advised 15 days of bed rest. Swara Bhasker announced her dengue diagnosis and hospitalisation on Instagram on August 8, posting from her hospital bed. Shweta Tiwari was admitted with dengue ahead of the premiere of The Traitors Season 2 on August 12. Veteran actor Poonam Dhillon was hospitalised at Lilavati Hospital with dengue and has since recovered, making a public appearance. Pulkit Samrat revealed on Instagram on August 18 that he lost 2.5 kg of muscle and significant strength after contracting malaria. Content creator Chandni Bhabhda also warned fans on Instagram about the mosquito menace after her own dengue diagnosis. The cases highlight a broader public health concern in Mumbai during the ongoing rainy season. ## Indian Opinion Analysis Mumbai's monsoon season from June to September typically sees a surge in vector-borne diseases due to waterlogging and stagnant water providing breeding grounds for mosquitoes. The municipal corporation's data for 2024 showed over 2,500 dengue cases and 10 deaths in the city by September. Celebrities publicly sharing their illnesses can raise awareness but do not substitute for official containment measures like fogging and source reduction. The BMC's next weekly epidemiological bulletin will show whether cases are peaking or plateauing. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Straight report on celebrity hospitalisations and health updates without editorialising or taking sides. This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: Avika Gor, dengue, Mumbai, Pulkit Samrat, Shweta Tiwari, Swara Bhasker Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/pulkit-samrat-swara-bhasker-among-celebrities-hospitalised-with-dengue-malaria/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/pulkit-samrat-swara-bhasker-among-celebrities-hospitalised-with-dengue-malaria/#story-in-brief How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/