Actress Sumona Chakravarti has publicly shared her experience with endometriosis, revealing she underwent surgery for the condition on 4 May and spent two months recovering physically and mentally. The actress, who turned 38 in June, broke her social media silence on Sunday with a candid, long-form note on Instagram, saying she is now 'well, in fact very well.'

The Surgery and Recovery

Chakravarti disclosed that her endometriosis had 'progressed massively' despite years of attempting to manage it non-surgically. 'On 4th May, I underwent surgery for the excision of my endometriosis, which had unfortunately progressed massively despite me trying to manage it for years,' she wrote. She credited her doctor and medical team as 'nothing less than angels,' expressing gratitude for their care and understanding.

Post-surgery, the actress noted she now has three visible scars on her abdomen. 'Do I know they'll fade with time? YES. Do they still bother me every time I see them? Also YES,' she wrote, before adding: 'Scars and memories are proof of a life lived.'

Why She Chose to Speak Out

Chakravarti was clear that her disclosure was neither promotional nor a bid for sympathy. She said the experience had brought about 'a massive shift' in her perspective on life, and that if sharing her endometriosis battle could genuinely help even one person, she would not hold back. This comes amid a broader public conversation in India about women's reproductive health conditions, which remain significantly underdiagnosed and underdiscussed.

She also addressed the reality of online trolling — noting that negative comments, which she said 'are almost always from men,' typically target her body or are 'perverted and crass.' Her response: she intends to keep working 'till my very last breath' and will continue to keep most of her personal life private, sharing only what she believes can genuinely help others.

A New Vision for Social Media

The actress said she wants to build 'a community of like-minded humans, especially women' — a space for open conversations around health topics including perimenopause, endometriosis, mental wellness, and lifestyle choices such as being child-free or a DINK (Double Income, No Kids) couple. She acknowledged she had not yet worked out the execution details but was clear about the intent.

Chakravarti also reflected on turning 38 without any social media acknowledgement, saying the private calls and messages she received from close ones reminded her that 'Instagram isn't the benchmark for love, relationships, or how much you're remembered. Real life is.'

On Ageing and Perspective

In a section of her post that resonated widely, Chakravarti wrote about reframing the fear of ageing: 'At 38, I'm realising that growing older isn't something to fear. It's a privilege. If age brings a little more wisdom, a little more perspective, a little more gratitude, and a few scars along the way — I'll take every single one of them.' She said she intends her Instagram to be 'an actual reflection' of who she is, including the unfiltered parts of life.

Chakravarti said she will continue posting about work, paid collaborations, and fitness content, while using her platform more deliberately going forward.