The crew freezes, then relaxes. The pause in the action allows everyone to take a deep breath before the climax: Priya Patel's bungee jump. Nitish is a storyteller, and for this shoot the story takes him hundreds of meters off the ground. He is strapped in, yellow harness, carabiner and all, and it's clear to everyone on the location that he'd happily leap off the precipice, too, and enjoy the adrenaline rush and the feeling of invincibility.

However, a few years ago, Nitish's story took a turn that the director didn't expect.

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Nitish has embraced his new workouts and has enjoyed challenging himself. He's started doing CrossFit competitively these days. He's participated in the CrossFit Open, where in the amateur category, he's number one in India.

"I don't want people to think of me as a heart patient because my medication leaves me as good as anybody else," he says.

Today, Nitish acknowledges the heart attack made him want to live his best possible life rather than hide in a cocoon. His literal heart doesn't define him. Rather, it is his heart for life, his passion for directing, storytelling, fitness and his family that powers him.

Thanks to the modern healthcare there are millions, like Nitish, who can now lead a life driven by passion and inspiration. Here's how Abbott has been helping keep hearts healthy:

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