Oscar-Winner Riz Ahmed Reveals Intense 2016 Rogue One Health Scare

Riz Ahmed has revealed that during the filming of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story in 2016, he experienced a severe health scare that led to hospitalization and intense exhaustion. The exact nature of the illness remains unclear, described by Ahmed as a 'very silent and very intense' condition from which he was slow to recover. This experience deeply affected him emotionally, bringing fear and terror but also a sense of liberation, gratitude, and acceptance. Despite the scare threatening his life and career, Ahmed managed to rebuild his strength and went on to achieve critical success, including winning an Oscar for his short film The Long Goodbye. He reflected on the ordeal as a humbling reminder of the lack of control one has over the body and life, finding moments of clarity and appreciation for what he has. Ahmed's comments came during a podcast interview where he discussed this challenging period alongside his ongoing career achievements.