Imran Khan, a beloved Bollywood actor, has left an indelible mark on the industry with his versatile performances. Despite a relatively brief career, he delivered memorable roles that resonated deeply with audiences. His hiatus from acting has raised questions among his fans about a potential comeback, and Imran has playfully teased them about it. Recently, he took to his Instagram account to share a reflective post about self-harm and his struggle to absorb the positivity from his fans.
In the post, shared on September 5, Imran Khan posted a photo of himself pouring a mug of water over his head. The accompanying caption read, “* Trigger Warning: Self Harm * Sorry about the silence…”
In his caption, Imran added, “When you’ve lived so long in darkness, the sunshine can feel unbearably bright at first. I’ve been flooded with so many messages of love, support, and encouragement that it felt weird. Unnatural. I couldn’t absorb that much positivity, so instead I went looking for the ugly words, the hurtful ones that sound more like the voice in my head, because that feels more familiar to me. I checked Reddit (still reliable), the comments sections of news articles, wherever I could find words sharp enough to cut myself with.”
He continued, “And then a funny thing happened. There I was, poking and slicing away trying to feel ‘normal,’ but somehow the edges of the words seemed less sharp… the tips less pointy. They weren’t drawing blood the way they used to. They just didn’t work anymore. And I think I know why.”
Imran further explained, “We all have scars, old wounds that still ache. But love heals. Love is empowering and uplifting, and if you are fortunate enough to receive the kind of love that I have, I think it starts to fill in those scars. It covers you in a layer of protective armor. You may never fully grasp the extent to which your love empowers me, but know that I am grateful. You make me feel 304.8 cm tall.”
