actor Sana SaeedKnown for her performances in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Student of the Year, she embarked on one of the most difficult phases of her life. The actor revealed that she struggled with bulimia, an eating disorder, for years until she understood what she was going through. Through a deeply personal video and heartfelt comments on social media, Sana shared that a lack of awareness about her eating disorder delayed her diagnosis and recovery.
Sana Saeed opens up about battling bulimia
In her social media posts, Sana described growing up without any real understanding of eating disorders, saying that because no one around her talked about it, she had no framework to recognize what she was going through – so she suffered with it “silently and alone” for a long time.She recalled the specific fears that shaped her daily life as a child, anxieties about hiding food, being caught, and being seen as “binge eaters.” She said that although it took her longer to come to terms with admitting to herself that she had bulimia, she still needed to read about the condition to finally understand what was going on.In the emotional video, Sana recalls how food anxiety shaped her childhood and left her feeling isolated, “I couldn’t always want to hide and eat or worry that he was going to come into my room and think I was overeating. I remember when I started reading the book, I was like… because you’re so scared, you finally know what the problem is. You don’t want to face it. You definitely don’t want to face it.”“She admits that receiving the diagnosis was one of the most difficult parts of her journey, “I remember telling myself, ‘Okay, it’s some kind of eating disorder. But not this,’ because it was so hard for me to admit that I had bulimia. I never heard it growing up. I wish I’d heard this so I could get straight to the problem. “
‘You are not alone’: Why Sana Saeed chose to share her story
Sana explains that discovering the word “bulimia” for the first time allowed her to finally understand what was happening to her, although the shame of admitting it, even privately, took years to overcome. She said she decided to share her story because others may be going through something that they don’t have a name for yet, and she wants them to know that it does have a name and that they “are not alone.”“She ended her message on a hopeful note, saying she believed she was fully recovered and had never felt more comfortable in her body. She encourages anyone struggling to contact someone they trust or seeking qualified eating disorder support in their area.Alongside the video, Sana shared a heartfelt message explaining how the lack of dialogue about eating disorders left her suffering in silence, “For years I didn’t know I had an eating disorder. Not because I didn’t suffer, but because I had never heard those words. Growing up, no one talked about this. I had no words to describe what I was going through, so I suffered in silence alone for a long time. “She said discovering information about bulimia helped her finally understand her condition, “When I finally read about bulimia, I understood for the first time what was happening to me. Even then, the shame of admitting it, even just to myself, took years to get over.”Sana said she chose to speak out in hopes of helping others who may be facing similar struggles, “I’m sharing this because there’s someone out there somewhere carrying something that they don’t even have a name for yet. I want them to know that it has a name. You’re not alone. And there’s a way out.”The actor also shared an exciting update about her recovery while encouraging people to seek professional support, saying, “I am fully recovered and have never felt more at home in my body or in my life. If you are having difficulty, reach out to someone you trust or seek eating disorder support in your area. You deserve real help from qualified people. “
About Sana Saeed
Sana Saeed started her acting career as a child artist and became a household name after playing the role of Anjali, the daughter of her father. Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukherjeerole in the blockbuster film “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai”. She went on to star in films including Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega and Badal before making a successful comeback in adult starring roles. Karan Johar“Student of the Year” 2012. She has also appeared in reality shows including “Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa”, “Nach Baliye”, “Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi” and “Jhalak Dikhla Jaa All Stars”.On the personal front, Sana proposed in Paris in December 2023 and got engaged to entrepreneur Csaba Wagner, and the two held an intimate ceremony in Goa in January 2025. She currently lives in the United States.
