“I have had high blood pressure since the age of 35. That, along with my obesity and habit of smoking, has landed me in this dreadful situation. I would advise people to lead a healthy lifestyle and to avoid smoking and drinking,” he says, adding, “I am saying this now because I have gone through such an ordeal and I cannot change things for myself. The least I can do is ask people to opt for a lifestyle that might keep such diseases at bay. Also, people should not take high BP lightly. It increases the risk of such diseases to a great magnitude, which is why it is important to keep it under check.”