Too much fun is not good for health!’ warns Roopal Tyagi a.k.a the very vivacious Gunjan of Zee TV’s primetime show Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke. The girl who is synonymous with fun and mischief on the sets injured her tailbone recently while doing a promo shoot for the show in Varanasi. People who glimpses of the show swear by its buoyancy, bright and exuberant colors and the two young beautiful girls have made a mark with their cheerfulness. Says Rajesh Babbar, the director of the show, “ Roopal is exactly like her character Gunjan in real life. She is always so full of life and does masti on the sets all the time. But unfortunately this time, the fun has really cost her health.”
For the promo shoot in Varanasi, Roopal had to ride a cycle rickshaw through the narrow lanes and climb down a fleet of stairs. She had the option of using a duplicate but she insisted on doing the stunt all by herself. Ill fate stuck its ugly head and Roopal injured her tail bone. Down with excruciating pain, poor Gunjan was bedridden for few weeks before she could return to the sets with full gusto.
“Yes, I injured my tailbone very badly and my back has gone for a toss. It’s been ten days since the accident and I still can’t stand straight. When I am not shooting, I wear a special belt. I had to change my entire diet plan because the antibiotics made me put on a lot of weight. But none of these became a major roadblock because I am in love with my character, Gunjan… The production house and the channel has been very supportive and allowed me to take time off to take complete rest and recover,” said the young Roopal.