New Delhi: Veteran actor Sajid Khan, who played Sunil Dutt's younger version Birju in 'Mother India', has passed away after a long battle with cancer. As news of the actor's demise eneveloped headlines across the country, many misunderstood the veteran for the 'Housefull' director Sajid Khan. The latter has now clarified that he is alive and well.
Taking to his Instagram handle, Sajid Khan shared a video of himself with a caption that read, "R.i.p.sajid khan(1951-2023)...not me 🙏 as reported with my pic by some media people..."
In the video, we see the filmmaker saying,"Mother India film jo 1957 mein aayi thi. Usme jo chhota bachcha Sunil Dutt bana hua tha, uska naam Sajid Khan tha. Wo 1951 mein paida hua tha. Mein 20 saal baad paida hua. Unki bechare ki death ho gayi. And may his soul rest in peace. Lekin mere kuchh irresponsible media walo ne meri photo daal di. ( In the film, Mother India, a child actor, who played the role of Sunil Dutt, was Sajid Khan. He was born in1951 and I was born 20 years after that. The veteran actor has passed away and may his soul rest in peace. However, irresponsible media outlets have shared my picture with him.)
Sajid Khan further added that many people have called him sinc elast night to inquire about his well being. He shared that people have been calling and asking, "Tu zinda hai na?" and that he wishes to tell everyone that he is alive and well, and will continue to entertain everyone.
"To main haath jodke request karta hu media walon se aur doston se, fans se jitne bhi duniya bhar me mujhe iss waqt dekh rahe hain. I am alive. And may that Sajid Khan's soul genuinely rest in peace."( I request the media, friends and fans with folded hands that I am alive...) Sajid Khan added in the video.
Meanwhile, Sajid Khan, son of filmmaker Mehboob Khan passed away recently. The actor was known for many international collaborations.