Mann Ki Awaaz Pratigya
actor
Anupam Shyam, 62, who is better known as Thakur Sajjan Singh from the show, was admitted to the ICU of a suburban hospital recently after he complained of breathlessness.
The veteran actor’s brother Anurag have been seeking monetary help. He told BT, “His condition deteriorated and I got him admitted to the hospital on Monday night. He has exhausted all his savings on medical expenses. I borrowed some money from people for his
dialysis
around 10 days ago. The doctors have suggested a
kidney transplant
. We have no clue how we will get it done, as he doesn’t have enough money for it.”
Cine & TV Artistes’ Association (CINTAA) also shared a post requesting donations for the actor.
Bollywood actor
Sonu Sood, who has been a messiah to the migrant workers and students during the pandemic, has reached out to the ailing actor. Responding to a well-wisher’s tweet, Sonu replied: "In touch with them."
The Dabangg actor has been making headlines ever since the COVID-19 outbreak for helping over thousands of migrant workers and student to reach their destinations.
Anupam Shyam’s brother also added, “Anupam bhaiyya has been diabetic for almost 40 years and also has high blood pressure. A few years ago, he had also suffered a heart problem and the doctors had then told him that he had a blockage. He was put on heavy medication, which harmed his kidneys. It resulted in pulmonary edema. He was required to undergo dialysis regularly, but he stopped it about a year ago due to money crunch.”
Anupam has has featured in several films, including 'Satya', 'Pyar To Hona Hi Tha', 'Kachche Dhaage', 'Nayak: The Real Hero' and 'Munna Michael'. He has also been a part of TV shows like 'Hum Ne Li Hai - Shapath', Doli Armaano Ki' and 'Krishna Chali London'.