Raipur: Sahdev Dirdo, the 10-year-old internet sensation from Chhattisgarh, has regained consciousness after an accident. Sahdev, who rose to fame after his Bachpan Ka Pyaar video went viral online, sustained a serious head injury after the motorcycle on which he was riding pillion skidded. The accident took place on last Tuesday evening in the Sukma district of Chhattisgarh. Sahdev was rushed to the district hospital and later shifted to Jagdalpur Medical College hospital, Sukma Superintendent of Police Sunil Sharma said. Reportedly, Sahdev was not wearing a helmet.

Badshah informed fans about Sahdev meeting with an accident and wrote, “In touch with Sahdev’s family and friends. He is unconscious, on his way to the hospital. I’m there for him. Need your prayers.” He also said that he would visit Raipur soon to meet a good neurosurgeon for Sahdev. “Thank you for your prayers,” his message concluded.

On being alerted about the accident, Sukma collector Vineet Nandanwar visited the district hospital and enquired about the boy’s condition. According to sources, Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel instructed Nandanwar to provide the best medical aid at the earliest to Sahdev. Sahdev collaborated with Badshah and Aastha Gill for a full-length remix version of Bachpan Ka Pyaar. He also appeared on Indian Idol 12 as a special guest and danced with Aditya Narayan, Anu Malik, Sonu Kakkar and the contestants.