Tum Ho Naa Today Episode: Tannaz Irani Recalls Toughest Phase Of Life: 'There Was A Time When I Was On...'

Mumbai: Popular television Actress Tannaz Irani turned emotional as she opened up about one of the most challenging phases of her life.

Appearing on the reality show Tum Ho Naa - Ghar Ki Superstar, hosted by Rajeev Khandelwal, Tannaz spoke candidly about her health battle that eventually left her confined to a wheelchair before she underwent a full hip replacement surgery.

During the conversation, Rajeev said, "Tannaz, your life has not been much easy. There was a time when you were on a wheelchair."

Recalling the difficult period, the actress shared, "Actually, there was a lot of pain in my left hip, actually my leg. I thought it was because of yoga. I thought I would have become fat. So, the pain became bad. I started meeting all the doctors on this earth."

Tannaz revealed that while she could initially walk despite the pain, her condition gradually deteriorated. "At first, I was able to walk with pain. Then I started limping. There was a time when I was on a wheelchair. Because I couldn't even cross that much," the actress referred to couldn't even crossing a small distance on her own.

Despite the physical and emotional challenges, the actress refused to give up. "During this time, I never lost hope and during this time, the situation didn't change. But I signed two amazing shows. You won't believe it Rajeev, I was even performing a character while walking with a stick. The universe trusted me again that I am there. But the pain that you are enduring, it is for you."

The actress further revealed that, "On 9th November, I had my full hip replacement operation. When you ask for anything with all your strength and positivity, I am telling you, the whole universe will be at your feet," a turning point that changed her life.

As the conversation moved forward the actress also revisited the memorable story of husband Bhaktiyaar Irani's proposal.

Sharing the incident, she recalled, "Bhaktiyaar had hidden the engagement ring inside a cake and insisted that I cut and eat that particular cake. I couldn't understand why he was being so particular. I accidentally bit into the ring and thought it was an eggshell. When I took it out and realized it was a ring, I was completely shocked. Trust me, I felt like I was in a movie."

For uninitiated, the actress rose to fame with popular shows like 'Do Aur Do Paanch,' and 'Badi Doooor Se Aaye Hai.'