Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai

Mumbai, Mar 17: Actress Vidya Malavade revealed that she suffered a calf muscle tear after completing a stage performance in Singapore, leaving her temporarily dependent on crutches.

The Chak De! India actress shared the update through a post on Instagram, explaining that the injury occurred moments after finishing the final dance performance of her musical.

According to Malavade, she suddenly felt an intense pain in her calf as she walked off stage.

“48 hours ago… on the stage… as I finished the last dance piece of our musical on the Singapore stage… euphoric… I made my way to the wings and suddenly felt like somebody stabbed my calf with a knife,” she wrote in the caption.

She added that shortly afterward she was unable to stand and had to be moved in a wheelchair.

The actress also posted a video showing herself walking with crutches, describing how the injury forced her to remain mostly indoors as she cannot walk for more than ten minutes at a time.

Despite the setback, Malavade said she feels grateful that the injury occurred after she had completed the entire show, which involved high-energy acting and dancing.

“What timing though… unbelievably grateful I could finish the entire show… before my calf gave way,” she said.

Although she is largely housebound due to the injury, the actress said she still hopes to enjoy her time in Singapore as much as possible.

In her post, Malavade also asked followers about the typical recovery period for a calf muscle tear. Several users responded, noting that healing time can vary widely depending on the severity of the injury, ranging from a few weeks to several months, often requiring rest and physiotherapy.

The actress, who has appeared in films such as Kidnap, received an outpouring of well-wishes from fans wishing her a speedy recovery.