Anupam Shyam received critical acclaim for his role as Thakur Sajjan Singh on Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya
Anurag said that Anupam Shyam was also worried that his show Mann Ki Awaaz Pratigya 2 might go off-air soon.
Veteran actor Anupam Shyam succumbed to multiple organ failure on 9 August. Shyam was suffering from kidney problems for the past few months and was undergoing regular treatment. Now, after his death, Shyam’s brother Anurag has revealed about the financial hurdles the family was facing in his treatment. Talking to news channel Aaj Tak in an interview, Anurag revealed that the actor had approached several big names of Bollywood to assist in his treatment. Shyam also reached out to his Lagaan co-actor and superstar Aamir Khan, who assured help.
Anurag claimed that Aamir had assured to set up a dialysis center in Shyam’s hometown Pratapgarh, but stopped taking calls after a few months. He revealed that after his mother’s death earlier this year, Shyam wanted to visit Pratapgarh for the last time. However, with no dialysis center in the district, it would have been a major health risk for the actor and he could not go. His desire to see a dialysis center in Pratapgarh could not be fulfilled.
Anurag said that Shyam was also worried that his show Mann Ki Awaaz Pratigya 2 might go off-air soon. The closure of the show would mean more financial trouble for the veteran actor. Shyam’s health deteriorated last year and the Cine and TV Artistes Association (CINTAA) had appealed for financial help on social media. After which the UP government provided assistance to the actor from the CM Relief Fund.
In his film career, Shyam acted in several Bollywood films like Lagaan, Nayak and Bandit Queen. However, he rose to fame with his iconic character of Thakur Sajjan Singh in the television serial Mann Ki Awaaz Pratigya. His demise sent shock waves across the film and television fraternity and many celebs posted their tributes for the actor on social media.
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