Bollywood actress Nushrratt Bharuccha airlifted to Mumbai for spinal surgery after Bali accident

Bollywood actress Nushrratt Bharuccha was airlifted from Bali to Mumbai on October 2, 2026, after sustaining a spinal fracture in an accident during a work-cum-holiday trip. She was initially hospitalised in Bali before being transferred via air ambulance for further surgical treatment in Mumbai. Viral video footage showed her arrival in Mumbai on a stretcher, accompanied by family members and medical staff, with a nasal cannula in place and an intravenous drip attached.

Her team confirmed the injury in an official statement, noting that her immediate health and medical care remained the priority. The statement indicated that given the nature of the spinal injury and the required surgery, Nushrratt would need adequate time to rest and recover. Consequently, her work commitments over the following weeks were expected to be affected. The team requested privacy for the actress to focus on her treatment and recovery, while expressing gratitude for public concern and well-wishes.

According to medical experts, the decision to perform spinal surgery depends on multiple factors including the fracture location, pattern, spinal stability, vertebral displacement, and whether pressure exists on the spinal cord or nerves. Air ambulance transfers allow patients with serious spinal injuries to be transported while maintaining spinal precautions and continuous medical monitoring, though the timing of transfer is determined only after stabilisation and medical clearance. Recovery timelines vary significantly depending on fracture complexity, ranging from six to twelve weeks for stable fractures to several months for more complex cases requiring surgery.

Nushrratt recently joined the cast of an upcoming action thriller directed by Remo D'Souza and starring Tiger Shroff, alongside Pashmina Roshan, Abhishek Banerjee, and Elvish Yadav. The actress is known for her roles in the Pyaar Ka Punchnama franchise, Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, and Dream Girl. Fans and netizens across social media expressed concern for her health and prayed for her speedy recovery following news of the accident and her hospitalisation.