'I am back!' _Ritu Chaudhary(SHOBHA)

It's been two months since Shobha has been missing from the Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi script. And for quite a painful reason. Ritu Chaudhary was lying low with a bad back caused by faulty exercise and neglect. But now, the spunky girl is back, after a gritty fight with her malaise and is all ready to face the arclights!

"I missed my work," she laments.

On her speedy recovery...
The process has been really slow. I was off the camera for almost two months. Things have just been going haywire. Before this incident, I was fully charged, getting ready to approach people for new projects when this happened.

It's not just about getting bored sitting at home, it's just that one gets out of touch. I have not been able to meet my acquaintances for quite some time now, though they have been nice enough to call me up and ask me about my health. I was depressed when I was told to sit at home, but my mother and my husband have been supportive. Recently when I the won my first ever award at the Star Parivaar, I couldn't even attend the ceremony and that really put me off!"

Will getting back to work mean a lot of stress...
"No yaar I will manage", she counters. "I have been lucky enough to have a team who understands me. They have been sweet enough to work on the script and make sure my scenes are not too long. I recently went to South Africa for a play and it was a very comfortable trip. I have been fortunate as I didn't have to carry stuff, my co-stars did the honors for me!" she laughs.

Precautions...
"I am managing just with a support belt. Since I can't work out, I am taking extra care so that I don't put on weight. Apart from all this, I have to be cautious of my movements. A regular visit to the physiotherapist will do the rest of the job."

Piece of advice...
Before we say adios to her she wishes to share her views and her tips with her readers. Some of Ritu's don'ts include
Never take your back for granted
Avoid wearing heels
Don't bend too much too suddenly.

As for Ritu, she's following her advice pretty closely, for as she says, she doesn't want to be back on her back!