Not many know that the past year has not been easy for Tannaz Irani, who suffered from a severe back injury and had to stay away from work. The actress, who was last seen in the TV show Apna Time Bhi Aayega, never spoke about her condition till now.

She says, “I haven’t spoken about it because I didn’t want to become a coffee-time conversation or gain pity. If no one can help me in that situation, then I would rather not share it. So I didn’t put anything on social media either. But I used social media as a tool to feel better; I watched a lot of content and that helped me.”

"My husband Bhakhtyar, my kids, other family members and my close friends are my support system. They always tried to make me feel better. My husband would come up with these jokes and that really helped me through the tough times. They never let me give up," said Tannaz.

Talking about her condition, Tannaz says, “I used to constantly get spasms in my back. Due to long working hours and wearing heels constantly, I suffered an L4 and L5 slip disc. I was unable to walk and had to use a stick for a while. I tried various treatments. It was a very difficult phase, I lost confidence and even went through depression. But slowly things started getting better and with physiotherapy and meditation, I bounced back.”