Munni ke naak mein dum! Goes under the knife

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Malaika Arora Khan to undergo nasal surgery for inflamed sinuses

Malaika Arora Khan has been under the weather for the last three weeks and now it has become so bad that she has decided to go in for surgery for acute sinusitis.

The actress has always had a deviated septum, which causes the problem. She has lived with the condition since childhood but it has gotten so bad in the last two months that she has no option but to get surgery.

From bad to worse

The bada pardah’s Munni has been travelling a lot in recent times. She has been to Bangkok, Hyderabad and Udaipur and shooting non-stop for her dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.

She had no time to go to a doctor. In the last week it got so bad that she lost her sense of hearing and voice completely. She stopped meeting people over the last two days as she couldn’t hear anything or talk.”

Now her ENT specialist has advised that she have the operation without any further delay.

Says a close close to Malls, “She was to attend an event by Vishal-Shekhar in Delhi today but had to cancel it. She has been advised against air travel as air pressure aggravates the condition.

The pollution in Mumbai and dust on the sets she shoots for are also some of the reasons her sinus has become so bad.”

Apparently Malaika is still in two minds. The source adds, “She’s told her specialists that she would like to do some alternate healing treatment like homeopathy before she takes a final call.

Malaika earlier had done an Art of Living course a few years ago and had got completely cured. But the fact is she might have to go for an operation soon as her condition is worsening.”

Malaika admits, “I might be having an operation soon, according to what my ENT specialist recommends.”

Sinus Surgery

Endoscopic sinus surgery – also called endoscopy or sinoscopy – is a procedure used to remove blockages in the sinuses.

These blockages cause sinusitis, a condition in which the sinuses swell and become clogged, causing pain and impaired breathing.

The procedure can relieve nasal blockages, relieve facial pain, improve breathing and improve sense of smell and taste.

Acute sinusitis is most commonly caused by common cold. Common causes of acute sinusitis are bacteria, allergens and fungal infections.

>Bollywood gets Xmassy – This is how hotties will celebrate the big day!

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‘Tis the season to be jolly. Christmas spells Santa’s gifts, mistletoe kisses and togetherness. And B-Town folks, like every year, ring in the yuletide in their own way. Here’s a look at what the stars are doing for X’Mas…

Kareena Kapoor
The star will celebrate it in style by having roast turkey and Yorkshire pudding for lunch on Christmas Day with beau Saif Ali Khan, mother Babita, sister Karisma, niece Samaira and nephew Kiaan.

Says Bebo, “Christmas is always a very special occasion for me. I take the day off and spend it with my family. We attend midnight mass at St Andrew’s Church in Bandra.”

The actress is using the same Christmas tree that she had shipped from Harrod’s in London last year. Saif will be putting up all the Christmas decorations.

They don’t throw away their Christmas fir trees but preserve them for three years.

This year, Samaira has put in a special request under her Christmas tree. She wants Kareena to give her a doctor’s set and the aunt has already got it for her!

Katrina Kaif
She normally travels to London to be with her sisters and mother for the festivities. But this year, it will be a working Christmas. Apart from shooting for an ad, Kat will also be busy with the promotional work of Tees Maar Khan as well as the shoot of Mere Brother Ki Dulhan.

The Dutts
The couple will celebrate Christmas with Sanju’s sister Priya Dutt and her husband Owen Roncon at their Bandra home. Joining them in the festivities will be sister Namrata and hubby Kumar Gaurav. Incidentally, the Dutts celebrate all festivals.

Malaika Arora Khan
Malaika and her sister Amrita Arora Ladhak celebrate Christmas with their mother Joyce. Munni has taken four days off from her Jhalak Dikkla Jaa commitments. They begin with a Christmas dinner followed by midnight mass at St Andrew’s church in Bandra. On X’Mas Day, a sumptuous lunch is lined up at their mother’s home.

Lara Dutta
The actress is completing all her work and will spend Christmas with her family in Bangalore.

Anil/Sonam Kapoor
Anil and Sonam (she’s got a day off from Pankaj Kapur’s Mausam) will celebrate his birthday along with Christmas at their Juhu bungalow with the entire Kapoor khandaan which includes Boney and Sridevi, Sanjay and Maheep Kapoor and their children.

Kangna Ranaut
It’s a white Christmas for her as she is in New York shooting for Happy New Year.

Shilpa Shetty
The actress is in London with her family and husband Raj Kundra celebrating Christmas at Raj’s Yorkshire manor.

Bunty Walia
The producer loves to soak in the festivities and has erected a huge Christmas tree at his home.

Eesha Koppikhar
Last Christmas, Eesha and hubby Timmy Narang were travelling but this time, she is celebrating Christmas at her in-laws’ place. The actress personally decorated the tree and her mother-in-law loved it.