‘Something came out from the bones’: Shakeela recalls terrifying cervical spine operation

Actress Shakeela, born near Nellore in Andhra Pradesh, has recounted her experience with a cervical spine operation that she attributes to excessive mobile gaming and YouTube/Instagram usage. In an interview, the actress revealed that playing games for four to five hours daily and watching videos on social media platforms for extended periods caused disc problems in her neck.

The pain became so severe that a hospital advised her to undergo surgery. The operation involved inserting a titanium chip between two vertebrae and securing it with screws to stabilize the affected area, costing her Rs 3 lakh. Shakeela expressed her regret over the unnecessary expense and emphasized the need for parents to monitor their children's screen time to avoid similar health issues.