05 July,2026 10:03 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Sumona Chakravarti (Pic/Instagram)
Sumona Chakravarti, who has been battling endometriosis since 2021, recently underwent surgery after the condition progressed despite years of treatment. The actor revealed she has spent the past two months recovering physically and mentally. Returning to social media, she shared how the experience has changed her perspective on life.
In a detailed Instagram post, Sumona opened up about her health struggles, her decision to take a social media detox, and the refreshed outlook she's now embracing toward life. "Hellooo there! Happy to resurface after a long time. I've been living under a rock for the last two months. I consciously stayed away from social media (for the majority of it, at least). On 4th May, I underwent surgery for the excision of my endometriosis, which had unfortunately progressed massively despite me trying to manage it for years. I guess it was finally time for me to say goodbye to it," she wrote.
"I've spent the last two months healing - physically and mentally. And today, I can honestly say that I'm well." Sumona further thanked her doctor for taking good care of her. "I'm sharing this not for promotion or sympathy, but simply because this experience has brought about a massive shift in my perspective towards life," she added.
On taking a break from social media, she said she would like to create an online space where she can talk about health - physical and mental, perimenopause, endometriosis, and general wellness. "From wanting to delete WhatsApp and Instagram completely to realising that it really wasn't a practical move. After all, I'm not retiring to the mountains just yet."
She also addressed the comments she has seen online over the years. Chakravarti said public comments on her posts often include trolling parts of her body or are "perverted and/or crass", adding that such comments are "almost always from men".
The actress also claimed she has preferred keeping her personal life private and will continue to do so. She also vowed to continue working till her last breath. She further revealed how she celebrated her 38th birthday last month in Istanbul, simply by travelling and enjoying her favourite food.
Sumona is best known for her stint in shows such as Bade Achhe Lagte Hain and Comedy Nights with Kapil. She was also a part of Khatron Ke Khiladi. A few months back, she was in the news after she penned a long note slamming the Maratha Morcha for wreaking havoc on the streets and allegedly misbehaving.
