There are some defining moments in one’s life that change the way we see and perceive the world. For Shreyas Talpade, one such moment came in December 2023 when he suffered a sudden, massive cardiac arrest while filming. Calling it a second chance at life, the actor shared that his perspective on life has changed significantly since then.
Shreyas Talpade On His Cardiac Arrest
On the latest episode of Sunday Brunch, Shreyas Talpade opened up about his cardiac arrest and how his priorities changed after the incident. When our Editor-in-Chief, Kamiya Jani, asked him about the health scare and how much his life has changed since, the actor shared some heartfelt words that left us all reflecting.
Calling that phase “very difficult and shocking” for both himself and his family, Shreyas revealed that before the cardiac arrest, work had always been his top priority. “For me, work was everything. I kept saying I have to give quality time to my family but after that one second, when the whole thing happened, in those 10 minutes when technically I was gone…” he said.
Curious about what he meant by “gone,” Kamiya asked him to elaborate.
“It was an arrest. I flatlined for 10 minutes. They had to revive me. So, what you see in films—the whole CPR thing, the shocks—it all happened,” he recalled.
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How Life Has Changed Since
“From that day onwards, I realised that it takes one second for things to change completely. After that, I said your priority cannot be your work. Your work is one part of your life, that is not your life!” Shreyas Talpade said very wisely and added how the incident completely changed his perspective on life.
Reflecting on the life-altering incident, Shreyas Talpade shared that it completely changed his perspective. Today, his family is his biggest priority, while work has become just one part of his life instead of defining it. “Surprisingly, I have done more work after that incident than in the same period before it,” he added, revealing that his family now travels with him wherever work takes him.
For him, his family matters the most now and work has become a part of life instead of being the entirety of it. “Suprisngly, I have done more work after that incident than in the same period of time before that,” he added. Now, his family travels everywhere work takes him.
When Kamiya Jani asked if he had ever questioned what led to the cardiac arrest, Shreyas wisely said that there are no answers to certain questions. Instead, he believes there is no point dwelling on the incident or feeling frustrated about it. “There is no point pondering over it or feeling frustrated about it. You’re just grateful and thankful that you got another opportunity,” he said.
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FAQs
When did Shreyas Talpade suffer a cardiac arrest?
Shreyas Talpade suffered a sudden cardiac arrest in December 2023 while filming.
What did Shreyas Talpade say about his cardiac arrest?
The actor revealed that he flatlined for around 10 minutes and was revived through CPR and other emergency medical procedures.
How did Shreyas Talpade's cardiac arrest change his life?
Shreyas said the incident completely changed his perspective, making family his top priority while viewing work as just one part of his life.