{
  "id": 6229572,
  "title": "Rajesh Sharma dismisses insect bite reports, clears Prabhas’ Fauzi set of blame: ‘My diabetes was very high’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/rajesh-sharma-dismisses-insect-bite-reports-clears-prabhas-fauzi-set",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-08T03:57:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/rajesh-sharma-dismisses-insect-bite-reports-clears-prabhas-fauzi-set-of-blame-my-diabetes-was-very-high-1.500666634"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Actor Rajesh Sharma has refuted claims that he was hospitalized due to an insect bite on the set of Prabhas' upcoming film Fauzi. In a recent interview, he clarified that his hospitalization was not related to an insect bite or any incidents on set. Instead, he revealed that a long-standing skin problem on his right leg, exacerbated by poorly managed diabetes, was the actual cause of his hospitalization. Rajesh emphasized that the reports were false and that neither Prabhas nor the film unit were responsible for his situation. He also addressed earlier statements from actor and family friend Sudipa Chatterjee, explaining that she was misinformed about his condition. Rajesh's diabetes was significantly high, which made the situation worsen upon his return from Hyderabad to Kolkata. Despite the initial concern, he stated that his treatment is now complete, and he is on the path to recovery, with plans to return to work within the week. The All Indian Cine Workers Association had previously called for a high-level inquiry into the circumstances surrounding Rajesh's serious medical emergency, questioning safety standards on film sets and the industry's responsibility to provide a safe working environment.",
  "summary": "A few months ago, reports suggested that actor Rajesh Sharma had been hospitalised after an insect bite on the set of Prabhas's upcoming film Fauzi. In a recent interview, Rajesh addressed those reports directly and explained what actually happened. According to him, the hospitalisation had nothing to do with an insect bite or anything on set. He said he had been dealing with a long-standing skin…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}