Metro53 - Lahore (Web Desk): Indian actor and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Paresh Rawal has claimed that drinking his own urine helped him recover from a knee injury, triggering widespread debate on social media. However, medical experts have rejected the claim, warning that drinking urine may pose health risks.
A video of Rawal discussing the experience during an interview with the India Today Group has gone viral on social media, with many users questioning the scientific basis of his statement.
Rawal is not the first prominent Indian to have spoken about the practice. Former Indian prime minister Morarji Desai had also publicly acknowledged drinking his own urine.
According to Rawal, the incident occurred while he was shooting for filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi’s film Ghatak in Mumbai. He said he fell on his knees during filming and subsequently sought medical attention.
Rawal recalled that stunt master Veeru Devgan, father of actor Ajay Devgn, was visiting Nanavati Hospital at the time. During their interaction, Devgan allegedly advised him to drink his own urine first thing in the morning.
Rawal said he was told that warriors followed the practice and that it would not cause any harm. After initially struggling with the idea, he decided to try it, comparing the experience to drinking beer.
The actor claimed that he followed the practice for 15 days and recovered from the injury more quickly than expected. He said doctors were surprised by his X-ray results and that he was able to resume work sooner than the usual recovery period of two to two-and-a-half months.
Rawal referred to the practice as “Shivambu”, a term associated with urine therapy.
However, medical experts have disputed the suggestion that drinking urine can accelerate recovery from injuries. Dr Cyriac Abby Philips, widely known on social media as “The Liver Doc”, has also cautioned against the practice.
The actor’s remarks have prompted debate online, with several users expressing concern that such claims could mislead young people into adopting unproven health practices.
Medical professionals advise against treating urine consumption as a remedy for injuries, as there is no reliable scientific evidence that it speeds up healing. Urine contains waste products and salts that the body is eliminating, and consuming it may carry health risks.
Experts recommend seeking appropriate medical evaluation and evidence-based treatment for knee injuries rather than relying on unverified remedies.
