Kathmandu, August 23
Actress and filmmaker Deepa Shree Niraula is recovering after undergoing surgery for a brain tumour, with her confidence and positive outlook during the difficult period drawing widespread attention.
On the occasion of Niraula’s birthday, actor and producer Deepak Raj Giri shared a social media message recalling moments from her treatment and wished her good health and a long life.
According to Giri, Niraula asked a nurse to bring her makeup items immediately after regaining consciousness following the complicated brain surgery.
She then got herself ready and told him, “I should not look like a sick person. Seeing me should give other patients energy and make them want to live.”
Giri said the statement has stayed with him.
He said Niraula continued to think about the people around her and her work in the film industry even when she was dealing with a serious health condition.
Worried about stalled film work
Niraula, who has worked closely with the Chhakka Panja team for years, was diagnosed with a brain tumour while filming Maya Chapakkai 2. She was subsequently admitted to hospital after experiencing health problems.
Giri said that despite the diagnosis being something that could have left anyone frightened, Niraula was more concerned about creating difficulties for the film’s producers.
According to him, she tried to help complete the work that had been halted because of her condition.
Giri recalled being particularly impressed by Niraula’s confidence when, only around 15–20 days after undergoing brain surgery, she said she needed to return to Comedy Champion and resume the pending film work.
Supporting other patients while in ICU
Giri said Niraula’s concern was not limited to her own recovery.
Even while receiving treatment in the intensive care unit, she would ask about the condition of other patients around her. She reportedly remembered the names of patients and nurses and regularly asked about their wellbeing.
According to Giri, Niraula also tried to encourage patients recovering from brain tumours and brain surgery by ensuring that she did not appear like someone who was seriously ill.
He said she treated her difficult health condition not as a weakness but as an opportunity to encourage others.
Niraula’s surgery was reportedly successful. She underwent the procedure at Annapurna Neurological Institute under a team led by senior neurosurgeon Dr Basanta Pant.
Recovery following brain tumour surgery can involve medical monitoring, follow-up care and other treatment depending on the individual case. Emotional support from family and friends can also help patients cope with the challenges of recovery, although treatment and outcomes vary from person to person.
‘This year, you got a new life’
In his birthday message, Giri highlighted Niraula’s courage and her tendency to put others before herself.
“Many times, tears came to my eyes when I thought about having a dear friend like you, who always lives for others,” Giri wrote.
He described her birthday this year not simply as another birthday, but as a celebration of the “new life” she received after overcoming the health challenge.
Giri wished Niraula good health and longevity as she continues her recovery.
Niraula’s experience has also highlighted the importance of emotional strength and support while dealing with serious illness. However, medical treatment and regular follow-up remain essential, with the course of recovery differing from one patient to another.
As she continues to recover, Niraula’s determination and positive outlook have offered encouragement to her fans and to others facing difficult health challenges.
