New Delhi, July 16 -- Actor Aasif Khan, 34, best known for his roles in Paatal Lok, Mirzapur and Panchayat, recently suffered a heart attack, shocking fans and sparking fresh conversations around heart health, especially among younger Indians.

He wrote, "Over the past few hours, I've been dealing with some health issues that required hospitalisation. I'm grateful to share that I'm now on the road to recovery and feeling much better."

With cardiac incidents on the rise in young people in their 30s and 40s, Mint spoke to Dr Rahul Gupta, Director - Cardiologist at Gleneagles Hospital, Parel, about the top lifestyle triggers, warning signs often ignored, and whether COVID-related concerns have any medical basis.

According to Dr Gupta, the ...