An archive photo of Anupam Shyam. (Image courtesy: anupamshyamojha )
Strong points
- Anupam Shyam is in intensive care for dialysis
- His family also requested financial assistance from the NGO Being Human in Salman.
- “I even got a call from Manoj Bajpayee,” the actor’s brother said.
New Delhi:
TV actor Anupam Shyam, who is best known for playing the role of Thakur Sajjan Singh on the show Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya, is in the ICU (intensive care unit) of Mumbai’s Lifeline Hospital for dialysis, PTI News Agency reported. The 62-year-old actor’s family, who has worked in several popular TV series and movies, have asked friends in the entertainment industry to provide financial assistance for his treatment, PTI reported. The actor’s brother Anurag told PTI that Anupam was initially on dialysis at Apex Kidney Care in Mumbai. However, after collapsing during dialysis, he was transferred to Lifeline Hospital. “As we couldn’t admit it there, we immediately rushed him to Lifeline Hospital. He is currently in intensive care,” Anurag told PTI.
Anupam Shyam’s family requested financial assistance from Salman khanThe NGO Being Human, reported PTI, adding that the family also received a call from Manoj Bajpayee, whom the lead actor worked with in the 1998 film. Satya. “He couldn’t get good treatment due to the financial crisis. I informed his friends about his health and also contacted Being Human through their website. I even got a call from Manoj Bajpayee , who said he would look into the matter, “the actor’s brother told PTI.
Anupam Shyam is known for playing villainous roles in television and film series. He rose to popularity for playing the role of conservative patriarch Thakur Sajjan Singh in Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya, broadcast in 2009 on Star Plus. His other TV shows include Kyunki … Jeena Issi Ka Naam Hai, Amaravathi Ki Kathaye, Hum Ne Li Hai Shapath and Doli Armaano Ki, to name a few.
The actor has appeared in films such as Dastak, Dushman, Zakhm, Kachche Dhaage, Paap, Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, Golmaal, Halla Bol and Wanted to, among many others. He also worked in several critically acclaimed films such as Parzania, Bandit Queen, Lagaan, Dil Se, Nayak: the real hero, as well as in the Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire.
His was last seen on the show Krishna Chali London, which ended last month.
Previously TV actor Ashiesh Roy appealed on his social media account to request financial AId for his dialysis. After sharing posts on Facebook from a hospital where he was being treated, filmmaker Hansal Mehta provided him with financial assistance.
