'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' star Sana Saeed reveals having eating disorder 'bulimia', says "I carried it silently and alone"
Mumbai, July 17
'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' fame Sana Saeed has opened up about having the eating disorder 'bulimia'.
In a video shared on Instagram, Sana shared how she would be constantly worried about hiding and eating or having someone find her overeating in her room.
"I didn't know I had an eating disorder for years. Not because I wasn't suffering, but because I had never heard the words. Growing up nobody talked about it. There was no language for what I was going through, so I carried it silently and alone for a long time," she wrote alongside her video.
Sana explained how she started reading about the disorder 'bulimia' and finally understood her condition.
"And even then the shame of admitting it, even just to myself, took years to move through.I'm sharing this because somewhere out there someone is carrying something they don't even have a name for yet. And I want them to know it has a name," she added.
The actor, while assuring that there is always a way through the disorder and that nobody should deal with it alone, confirmed that she has fully recovered.
"You are not alone. And there is a way through. I am fully recovered, and I have never felt more at home in my body or my life," Sana wrote.
As per the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bulimia is characterised by "symptoms of binge eating and compensatory behaviour and overevaluation of weight and shape."
Sana Saeed began her acting journey as a child artist in Shah Rukh Khan starrer 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'. She was seen as the young daughter of Rahul Khanna and Tina Malhotra, played by SRK and Rani Mukerji.
Featuring the dynamic trio of Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Rani Mukerji, the film remains a beloved classic in Indian cinema.
'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', released in 1998.
Apart from the lead cast, the flick also starred Salman Khan, Archana Puran Singh, Anupam Kher, and Johny Lever.
Sana was also seen in 'Student Of The Year' alongside Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan and Sidharth Malhotra. Not only films, but Sana also did reality shows like 'Nach Baliye', 'Jhalak Dikhhla Ja', and 'Khatron Ke Khiladi'.
— ANI
Reader Comments
I remember her from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai! She was adorable as the little girl. Good to see her being so honest now. But honestly, why does our society glorify being skinny to this extent? We need to normalize healthy bodies, not zero-size.
This is such an important conversation. I struggled with similar issues in college and no one around me understood. The shame is real. So glad she's speaking out and that she's recovered. That line "it has a name" hits deep.
Respect for Sana. But also, let's not forget that the film industry itself creates this pressure. From diet culture on sets to unrealistic beauty standards, they push actors to extremes. Hope more from Bollywood talk about their struggles.
It's heartbreaking that she carried this alone for so long. Eating disorders are so misunderstood, especially in Asian communities. We equate thinness with success and health, but the damage it does internally is invisible. Proud of her recovery.
While I appreciate her speaking up, I wish the article talked more about the symptoms and where to seek help. Many young people will read this and need practical guidance, not just awareness. Still, good first step. 🙏
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