Bipasha Basu had once opened up about the emotional rollercoaster she and husband Karan Singh Grover experienced after the birth of their daughter, Devi, in November 2022. Born with a rare heart condition called a ventricular septal defect, Devi underwent life-saving surgery at just three months old.
Learning about Devi’s heart condition
Speaking to Neha Dhupia on Instagram Live in 2023, Bipasha opened up about her challenging journey as a new mother during an Instagram Live with Neha Dhupia. She revealed that she learned on the third day after Devi’s birth that her daughter was born with two holes in her heart. Bipasha described the experience as far tougher than the smile she now wears and said she wouldn’t wish it on any mother. She shared her story to support other mothers, noting how difficult it was to find guidance and support during that time.
Early days were overwhelming
The actress further spoke about Devi’s condition, visibly emotional as she spoke. She admitted that neither she nor Karan fully understood what a ventricular septal defect (VSD) was initially. The early days were overwhelming for the couple, leaving them in a blur. While they wanted to celebrate the birth of their daughter, the reality of her heart condition left them feeling numb and unsure of how to process everything.
She also opened up about preparing for Devi’s surgery, revealing that Karan Singh Grover initially struggled to come to terms with it. She shared that the first five months after Devi’s birth were extremely challenging, but praised their daughter’s resilience from day one. Doctors advised monthly scans to monitor if the ventricular septal defect could heal on its own, but given the size of the hole, surgery was deemed inevitable and best performed when Devi was three months old.