When a heartbroken Sunil Dutt opened up about life after wife Nargis' passing due to cancer: ‘Pata nahi kaise jee pate hain log'
The actor, who subsequently passed away in 2005, was likely referring to the song Duniya Mein Hum Aaye Hain Toh Jeena Hi Padega.
Taking a cue from this exchange, we turned to an expert to understand how the deep emotional toll of losing someone so integral to your life plays out. 'His ability to carry on, even after such a devastating loss, offers powerful lessons about resilience and how life moves forward despite heartbreak,' said Dr Chandni Tugnait, psychotherapist, coach, and healer, and the founder and director of Gateway of Healing.
After Nargis passed, Sunil Dutt was understandably devastated. They had shared a life, both personally and professionally, and her loss left a void. 'Initially, he questioned how he could continue without her, as her presence had been so integral to his life. But over time, he realised that the world doesn't stop for anyone, no matter how deeply we mourn. The realisation that life must continue, even after the death of someone so close, can be a hard pill to swallow. Yet, it is a universal truth that eventually, life moves forward, and we must find ways to adjust to the new normal,' added Dr Tugnait.
What to note?
Grief doesn't have a set timeline: Grieving is a deeply personal process. 'There is no defined timeline for when you are 'supposed' to feel better. The sorrow may always linger, but learning to live with it is part of the healing process,' said Dr Tugnait.
Honour their memory: For Dutt, honouring Nargis' memory through the Nargis Dutt Foundation allowed him to keep her spirit alive. 'Contributing to a cause they were both passionate about helped him channel his grief into something meaningful, giving him a sense of purpose during a difficult time,' said Dr Tugnait.
Seek support and find strength: The importance of leaning on others during times of grief is also pertinent. 'He didn't deal with the loss in isolation; his family, especially his children, were there for him, providing support and grounding him in reality,' said Dr Tugnait.
Life goes on, but transformation is key: While life inevitably moves on, loss transforms the individual, emphasised Dr Tugnait. 'Dutt's personal and professional life changed after Nargis's death, but he found a new sense of direction in honouring her legacy and continuing to contribute to society,' said Dr Tugnait.
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