Bhakhtiyar says, “I was unwell but I had no other option but to perform for my team. My friend Chaitayna was hospitalized, so I took the charge of his performance as well as mine.”

When asked if he had any difficulties while practicing while he was unwell, Bhakhtiyar says, “No, not at all. I practiced with my two hands and two feet just as every body else does! Since I was left with no choice but to perform, I went ahead with it even though I was sick.”

And Bhakhtiyar is very pleased with the outcome. He says, “I think it was one of the best performances I have done on the ZND so far. I am waiting for it to air so I can hear what people think of it. Even though it was more challenging for me than usual, by end of it, I did it very well and I am really proud of myself.”

But Bhakhtiyar refuses to tell us what the judges thought of his performance. “I can’t talk about that right now. The audience will have to wait and watch the episode when it airs this Sunday,” he says.

As for his health, he is getting still under the weather but hopes to get better soon. “I am recovering slowly but I am not well as yet. It’s going to take a little while more before my fever and cough are cured completely. I’ve been attacked by both this illnesses together!” he says.

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