As: International Day of Yoga celebrated around the world, an old post by: Kangana Ranaut resurfaced online. On a heartfelt throwback note, the actress talks about the role yoga played in her brother Rangoli Chandel’s recovery after a life-changing acid attack.Kangana shared how the practice became a source of hope for her family during one of the most difficult periods of their lives. According to the actress, yoga helped Rangoli regain confidence and reconnect with the world after years of physical and emotional challenges.
Rangoli’s long fight after the attack
Rangoli Chandel was just 21 years old when she became a victim of an acid attack. The incident left him with severe injuries and required multiple surgeries over the course of several years.Recalling the painful period, Kangana wrote, “Rangoli has the most inspiring story of Yoga – a roadside Romeo threw acid on Rangoli when he was almost 21, with third degree burns, half of his face was burnt, one eye lost sight, one ear melted and one breast badly damaged, he had to undergo 53 years of surgery, but the my mental health has stopped for 2-3 years. yes no matter what happens he won’t say a single word just focus on everything [sic],”The actress revealed that while doctors are focused on Rangoli’s physical recovery, her emotional well-being has become a major concern for the family.
A family struggles with trauma
Kangana explained that the attack affected all aspects of Rangoli’s life. He remembers how his brother remained silent and struggled to respond despite receiving medical care and counseling.Sharing more details, he wrote, “He was with an Air Force officer and when he saw his face after the acid attack he left and never came back, however he did not shed a tear nor did he say a single word, the doctors told me that he was in a state of shock, they gave him therapies and put him on medication for psychiatric help but nothing helped. there are burns and psychological trauma as well in retina transplant recovery and vision loss,”The actress said that she was still young at the time and she was looking for a way to help her brother get better.
How yoga became a turning point
According to Kangana, she started taking Rangoli with her to yoga classes. Over time, he noticed positive changes in his brother’s behavior and outlook.Describing the transformation, Kangana wrote, “I really wanted him to talk to me, so I took him everywhere even to my Yoga classes. He started practicing Yoga and I saw a dramatic change in him.
The International Yoga Day and its Significance
International Yoga Day is celebrated every year on June 21 following a proposal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014. The initiative later received support from the United Nations and has since grown into a global movement promoting holistic wellness.This year’s celebrations were again attended by many celebrities and public figures. Among them are: Shilpa ShettyAkshay Kumar, and Bhagyashree, who encouraged people to adopt yoga as a part of their daily life.