Nora Fatehi injured in Mumbai road accident, suffers minor concussion; returns to work

The incident occurred while the actor was on her way to work

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Manjusha Radhakrishnan, Entertainment, Lifestyle and Sport Editor
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Nora Fatehi
Nora Fatehi
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Actor and performer Nora Fatehi was involved in a road accident in Mumbai after her car was rammed into by a vehicle allegedly driven by a drunk driver. The incident occurred while the actor was on her way to work, ahead of a scheduled appearance at the Sunburn Music Festival, where she was set to perform alongside international DJ David Guetta.

According to a report in Hindustan Times, Fatehi was immediately taken to a nearby hospital following the collision as a precautionary measure. Medical examinations revealed that she had sustained a minor concussion, though no serious injuries were reported. A CT scan was conducted, and doctors confirmed that her condition was stable.

Sources close to the actor said the incident caused understandable concern among her team and fans, especially given her packed work schedule. However, Fatehi was discharged after medical observation and advised to take rest.

Despite the scare, the performer showed resilience and professionalism, choosing to return to work soon after. Reports indicate that she went ahead with her professional commitments following the incident, reassuring fans that she was doing fine.

The accident has once again brought attention to the dangers of drunk driving in the city, with fans and well-wishers flooding social media with messages wishing her a speedy recovery.

Fatehi, who is known for her high-energy performances and demanding stage routines, has had a busy year with multiple projects across music, film and live performances. Her decision to return to work quickly after the accident underscores her commitment to her craft, even as her team continues to monitor her health closely.

At present, there has been no official statement from the actor herself, but those close to her have confirmed that she is recovering well and remains in good spirits.

Manjusha Radhakrishnan
Manjusha RadhakrishnanEntertainment, Lifestyle and Sport Editor
Manjusha Radhakrishnan has been slaying entertainment news and celebrity interviews in Dubai for 18 years—and she’s just getting started. As Entertainment Editor, she covers Bollywood movie reviews, Hollywood scoops, Pakistani dramas, and world cinema. Red carpets? She’s walked them all—Europe, North America, Macau—covering IIFA (Bollywood Oscars) and Zee Cine Awards like a pro. She’s been on CNN with Becky Anderson dropping Bollywood truth bombs like Salman Khan Black Buck hunting conviction and hosted panels with directors like Bollywood’s Kabir Khan and Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh. She has also covered film festivals around the globe. Oh, and did we mention she landed the cover of Xpedition Magazine as one of the UAE’s 50 most influential icons? She was also the resident Bollywood guru on Dubai TV’s Insider Arabia and Saudi TV, where she dishes out the latest scoop and celebrity news. Her interview roster reads like a dream guest list—Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Shah Rukh Khan, Robbie Williams, Sean Penn, Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Joaquin Phoenix, and Morgan Freeman. From breaking celeb news to making stars spill secrets, Manjusha doesn’t just cover entertainment—she owns it while looking like a star herself.

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