Bigg Boss 17-fame Soniya Bansal Rushed To Hospital After Suffering Panic Attack: Report – News18

Bigg Boss 17 contestant Soniya Bansal was admitted to a Mumbai hospital after suffering a panic attack on Sunday, July 22. The actress complained of unease following her appearance at the Nexa Awards and was rushed for medical assistance. The former Bigg Boss has reportedly been going through panic attacks for quite some time now. The actress had been battling mental health issues.

As per a report by Times Now, the actress complained of a health issue during the award event. Citing a source close to the actress, the report mentions Soniya had been suffering panic attacks for the past four months.

The actress was trying hard to fight the mental issues but had a breakdown.

Soniya is still under medical supervision and formal communication on her health status is awaited. The incident is a reminder of why there’s a need to take mental health challenges seriously. Even the most seemingly happy individuals could be going through a mental breakdown.

Soniya Bansal came under the spotlight with her appearance in the 17th season of the popular reality show, Big Boss. However, her stint in the show was short-lived as she became the first contestant to be evicted. Her brief stint in Bigg Boss was marked by her strong opinions and active participation in tasks.

The 17th season of the Salman Khan show was won by comedian Munawar Faruqi with Abhishek Kumar finishing as the runner-up.

Soniya Bansal started as a model before taking up acting. Ahead of Bigg Boss 17 appearance, the actress featured in multiple music videos and films. She made her film debut with the movie Game 100 Crore Ka. The film also featured actors like Rahul Roy, Shakti Kapoor, Vishal Mohan and Pankaj Berry. She appeared in other films like Dubki and Shoorveer. Additionally, she has also featured in Telugu cinema, making mark with films like Dheera and Yes Boss.