Actress Shakeela is recovering at home after undergoing major neck surgery, and she has used the experience to warn her fans about spending too much time on their phones.

The actor shared an update on her YouTube channel after returning from hospital. Wearing a neck collar, Shakeela showed viewers glimpses of her hospital stay and her recovery at home. She also spoke openly about how difficult things have been since the operation, revealing that she currently needs help with even basic activities such as getting out of bed and eating.

In her video, Shakeela said her problems developed after she spent several hours using her phone while lying on her side.

"I recently underwent surgery; it was a major one. Let me tell you something very serious: a phone is a very useful object, but do not use it more than necessary," she said.

She recalled spending as much as four hours at a stretch playing games on her phone while lying sideways in bed.

"I used to lie sideways in my bed and play games on my phone for up to four hours straight. I would only get up to have some tea or coffee. After drinking my tea, I'd come back and resume the same game. Following that, I would spend hours watching reels on YouTube and Instagram. Improper posture and excessive use of my phone affected the main veins in my neck, eventually leading me to the operating table," Shakeela said.

She also revealed that the surgery cost her around Rs 3 lakh.

'Use the phone only for essential things'

Shakeela's warning was not limited to adults. She also asked parents to keep an eye on how much time their children spend on mobile phones and other gadgets.

"Use the phone only for essential things. Avoid watching unnecessary videos - even mine - and watch only useful ones. Otherwise, you will lose Rs 3 lakh and have to endure unbearable pain as well," she said.

Despite discussing a difficult period in her life, Shakeela kept her characteristic sense of humour intact. She cracked jokes about herself during the video while sharing details about her condition and recovery.