Ahaan Panday’s mother, Deanne Panday, recently shared the dramatic story of his premature birth, revealing he was born 42 days early and transported to the hospital in a thermocol box.
An Unexpected Early Arrival
While Ahaan Panday is making waves with his successful Bollywood debut in “Saiyaara,” his journey into the world began with an unexpected challenge. His mother, Deanne Panday, recounted the stressful events surrounding his birth in a vlog hosted by his sister, Alanna Panday.
Deanne recalled that her water bag began leaking 42 days before her due date, prompting an emergency rush to the hospital. A sonography quickly confirmed that all the fluid had leaked, necessitating an immediate C-section.
A Tiny Baby, a Crucial Journey
Ahaan was born incredibly small. “He was as small as a rat,” Deanne described, adding that doctors had to take him away immediately after birth. She passed out, only to wake up and learn her newborn had been transferred to the NICU at a different hospital.
Alanna interjected to highlight a particularly striking detail from the past: “Mom missed a part. Ahaan was transported in a cooler. A thermocol box!” This was a practice used about 25 years ago, as the initial hospital lacked a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Early Challenges and a Mother’s Resolve
Despite having just undergone surgery, Deanne insisted on being taken to Nanavati Hospital to be with her son. It was there that she discovered another distressing detail: Ahaan had suffered a hairline fracture on his tiny leg. “He was so small, like a rat. His thighs were so thin,” she shared.
For the next ten days, Ahaan remained in the NICU. Deanne, still recovering from her C-section, would be wheeled down to the NICU for every single feeding. She even intervened when a nurse tried to feed him with a dropper, preferring to be present for his care.
Bringing Ahaan Home
After a challenging ten-day period in the hospital, navigating the NICU visits and Ahaan’s early struggles, the family was finally able to bring their tiny fighter home. It was a remarkable start for the now successful actor, highlighting the dedication and love of his parents.
- Ahaan Panday was born 42 days premature due to his mother’s water breaking early.
- He was transported in a thermocol cooler box to a hospital with a NICU, as was common 25 years ago.
- Ahaan suffered a hairline fracture on his leg shortly after birth.
- His mother, Deanne, was deeply involved in his care, visiting him in the NICU daily despite her own recovery.
This heartwarming and intense birth story offers a glimpse into the resilient beginnings of Bollywood’s newest talent.
