Anushka Shetty's Story: Living with Pseudobulbar Affect
Anushka Shetty, a force to be reckoned with in Indian cinema, has captivated audiences for over two decades. She’s known for her prowess performances and captivating screen presence. From the action-packed “Vikramarkudu” to the horror fantasy “Arundhati,” she’s captivated audiences. Her powerful portrayal of Devasena in “Baahubali” cemented her stardom.
Laughter is good for health, we agree, but what if you continue laughing for 15 to 20 minutes? It will be a big problem.
You will be surprised to know about this disease that there is a disease like constant laughing. Famous South Indian actress, Anushka Shetty, known for her iconic roles like Arundhati, Rudrama Devi, and the most beloved character, Devsena, has Pseudobulbar affect (PBA), commonly called the ‘laughing disease.’
According to the Indiaglitz’s report, Anushka Shetty in a recent interview spoke about her neurological condition; “I keep laughing for 15-20 minutes, I literally fall down on the ground laughing when I watch a comedy scene, it becomes difficult for me to stop, sometimes I start laughing on the sets itself, due to which the shooting has to be stopped.”
Fresh off the feel-good romantic drama “Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty,” Anushka Shetty tackles action in “Ghaati” and explores a new language with the Malayalam drama “Kathanar.”
What is Pseudobulbar affect (PBA)?
Pseudobulbar affect (PBA), also known as emotional incontinence or pathological laughing and crying, is a neurological disorder characterized by uncontrollable outbursts of laughter or crying that are disproportionate or inappropriate to the situation.
Here’s a breakdown of the key points about PBA:
- Symptoms: Uncontrollable episodes of crying or laughing that don’t match a person’s mood.
- Cause: Damage to the parts of the brain that control emotions, often due to underlying neurological conditions like ALS, multiple sclerosis, or traumatic brain injury.
- Impact: PBA can be embarrassing and isolating for those experiencing it, and can also cause social anxiety.
- Treatment: While there’s no cure, medications and therapy can help manage symptoms.
Veteran playback singer Alka Yagnik, following Anushka Shetty’s revelation about her neurological condition, has also shared about her health battle. Alka was diagnosed with a rare sensorineural hearing loss caused by a sudden viral attack.
If you have seen the movie Joker, you might have noticed how Arthur Fleck (Joker) also starts laughing loudly and is unable to control his laughter because he also has PBA.
PBA is most commonly seen in people in the US, with almost two million people showing symptoms, and in India, symptoms have been observed in one million people.
