Saba Qamar opens up about surviving heart attack, stresses importance of mental health awareness

Renowned Pakistani actress Saba Qamar has revealed that she recently suffered a heart attack, which doctors said was triggered by extreme mental stress.

In a recent interview, the Baaghi and Kamli star shared that the incident occurred during a shoot when her condition suddenly deteriorated. She was immediately taken to hospital, where doctors confirmed that she had suffered a heart attack.

The actress said she underwent an angiography the following day and was advised by doctors to take a month of complete rest. “I’m feeling much better now,” she said, expressing gratitude to her fans for their concern.

Saba Qamar emphasised that heart attacks are not always caused by high cholesterol or physical issues, adding that emotional strain and stress can also seriously impact heart health. “People often think they can handle anything, but mental stress can make you very ill,” she noted.

She urged her followers to take mental health seriously and not to ignore warning signs, warning that neglecting stress and emotional well-being could lead to serious health complications.

It may be recalled that on August 1, Saba Qamar was hospitalised after feeling unwell during a shoot, and doctors had advised her to take a month-long break at the time. Pictures of the actress from the hospital later circulated on social media.