New Delhi: Badshah, one of India’s most popular rappers, underwent surgery for a corneal abrasion after an eye mishap during the final show of his North America tour. The incident started as simple discomfort, but quickly became more serious and required medical attention, as confirmed by both Badshah and those close to him. Dive in to know the updates about Badshah’s health.
Badshah got hurt
During the last performance of the North America tour, Badshah experienced discomfort when something went into his eye at the start of the show. Despite feeling uneasy, he continued his performance until the very end. Quoting a source to Hindustan Times revealed, “He basically faced this on tour at the last show where something went into his eye at the start of the performance and he was uncomfortable but continued performing till the end.”
Diagnosis and surgery of Badshah
Badshah consulted with an Indian doctor after returning. The doctor immediately noticed that something was wrong because Badshah kept scratching his eye rigorously. The diagnosis turned out to be a corneal abrasion, a scratch on the eye’s surface that can cause pain, redness, and sensitivity to light. The rapper then underwent routine surgery to fix the problem. The doctor has advised Badshah to wear an eye patch for five days to help with the healing process. “The Indian doctor he went to see confirmed that she knew something was wrong as he was rigorously scratching his eyes. It turned out to be a corneal abrasion, and he underwent routine surgery for the same. The doctor has asked him to wear the patch for five days,” the source further told Hindustan Times.
Instagram update by Badshah
Badshah himself took to Instagram to share pictures of his recovery, showing a bandaged eye with the caption, “Avtar ji ka mukka hit karta hai jaisee.” This is a quirky reference to his cameo appearance in the recent show The Ba***ds of Bollywood.
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Despite this unexpected injury, Badshah’s The Unfinished Tour finished as a landmark success for the rapper. The North America tour grossed more than $6 million (53,26,20,000) in ticket sales and attracted over 45,000 fans in sold-out arenas across major cities like New Jersey, Virginia, Oakland, Seattle, Dallas, and Chicago. The production costs themselves stood at $2 million (17,75,35,000), showing the grand scale of the event.
With surgery completed and recovery underway, Badshah is set to take a brief pause from public appearances, ensuring his eye heals properly before resuming his busy schedule. Fans and followers from around the world have sent their best wishes to the rapper for a speedy recovery.