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Pulkit Samrat Reveals Health Update After Malaria Battle, Reports 2.5kg Muscle Loss
✍️ lokmattimes.com
🗓 17 Aug 2026, 04:02 PM
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Actor Pulkit Samrat disclosed that his recent bout with malaria led to a 2.5‑kilogram loss of muscle mass, and he shared details of his recovery process.
Actor Pulkit Samrat announced that he has recovered from a recent malaria infection, but the illness caused a noticeable loss of muscle mass.
The actor, who first fell ill in late January, experienced high fevers, chills and fatigue before doctors confirmed malaria.
During the recovery period, Samrat reported losing about 2.5 kilograms of muscle, a figure he highlighted in a social media post to raise awareness about the disease’s impact on body strength.
He said he is following a structured rehabilitation plan that includes physiotherapy and a balanced diet, and he plans to resume shooting for his upcoming projects once he regains full strength.
The actor, who first fell ill in late January, experienced high fevers, chills and fatigue before doctors confirmed malaria.
During the recovery period, Samrat reported losing about 2.5 kilograms of muscle, a figure he highlighted in a social media post to raise awareness about the disease’s impact on body strength.
He said he is following a structured rehabilitation plan that includes physiotherapy and a balanced diet, and he plans to resume shooting for his upcoming projects once he regains full strength.