Who Is Sharat Saxena? All About ‘Mr India’ Actor Who Underwent 6-Hour Lumbar Spine Surgery at 76
Veteran actor Sharat Saxena, known for iconic roles in Mr. India and Phir Hera Pheri, has successfully recovered after undergoing a complex six-hour lumbar spine surgery at Mumbai's Bombay Hospital. The 76-year-old fitness enthusiast shared photos on Instagram showing his transition from the hospital to his return home.
Veteran actor Sharat Saxena, renowned for his memorable roles in Mr India, Phir Hera Pheri, and Ghulam, has successfully undergone a major six-hour lumbar spine surgery at Bombay Hospital in Mumbai. The 76-year-old actor shared the health update with his fans on social media, expressing relief and optimism as he embarked on his recovery journey. ‘Son of Sardaar 2’: Ajay Devgn, Mrunal Thakur and Team Celebrate Sharat Saxena’s 75th Birthday on Sets in Scotland (See Pic).
Sharat Saxena Undergoes 6-Hour Spine Surgery
Saxena took to Instagram to share a montage of photographs detailing his medical journey, from pre-procedure scans to his return home. Prior to the operation, he posted a photo undergoing a standing MRI scan at Bombay Hospital.
Following the complex six-hour procedure, he posted pictures resting in a hospital bed with the overlay text "Surgery Done," accompanied by a resilient caption: "6 hour spine surgery- done. CAN'T KEEP A GOOD MAN DOWN".
Subsequent slides in his social media update captured him surrounded by family members during his drive home. Maintaining his signature humour, Saxena noted that he was glad to move past hospital soups, declaring, "No more walking with the stick," and lightheartedly adding, "Party today, gym tomorrow". Industry colleagues including Tisca Chopra, Anup Soni, and Vindu Dara Singh extended quick-recovery wishes in the comments section.
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Who is Sharat Saxena?
Born on August 17, 1950, in Satna, Madhya Pradesh, Sharat Saxena initially pursued an engineering degree at the Jabalpur Engineering College before moving to Mumbai in the early 1970s to pursue acting. He made his screen debut with the 1974 Amitabh Bachchan-starrer Benaam. Due to his muscular build, he was frequently cast in action roles, henchman parts, and antagonistic characters, earning a reputation as one of Indian cinema's most dependable screen villains.
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Over a career spanning more than five decades, Saxena has acted in over 250 films across Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, and English cinema. Some of his most prominent Bollywood works include Dagaga in Mr India (1987), Ronnie in Ghulam (1998), which earned him a Filmfare Award nomination for Best Villain. Tiwari, aka Totla Seth, in Phir Hera Pheri (2006) and key supporting roles in Tridev, Ghayal, Gupt, Baghban, Krrish, and Bajrangi Bhaijaan.
Beyond Hindi cinema, Saxena established a strong presence in South Indian film industries, featuring in prominent regional projects such as Nirnayam and Ganga Jamuna Langa Vanga, alongside recent South Indian film appearances. ‘Drishyam 4’ Confirmed With Mohanlal! What Will the Plot Be?.
On the personal front, Saxena resides in Mumbai with his wife, Shobha Saxena, with whom he has two children, Veera and Vishal. Known for his dedicated focus on physical fitness well into his seventies, the veteran actor's successful surgery marks a major milestone toward regaining full mobility and returning to acting engagements
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