Rani Mukerji's 'Mehndi' Co-Star Faraaz Khan Put On Life Support; Pooja Bhatt Requests Fans To Raise Funds For His Treatment

Faraaz Khan, who has worked in films like 'Mehndi' and 'Fareb', is battling for his life in a hospital in Bengaluru.

New Delhi: Bollywood actor Faraaz Khan, son of veteran actor Yusuf Khan, battling for his life at a hospital in Bengaluru. The talented actor, known for his performances in films like 'Mehndi' and 'Fareb', has been suffering from cough and chest infection since a year. He was admitted to the a hospital in his condition worsened, actor's brother Fahmaan Khan told ETimes. Faraaz's family members Farhad Abousher and Ahmed Shamoon have started a fundraiser to seek financial help for the actor's treatment. Faraaz is currently in the ICU after getting diagnosed with brain infection and he needs Rs 25 lakh for further treatment. Pooja Bhatt took to social media to request her followers to help raise funs for Faraaz Khan's treatment. She informed her fans that she is doing her bit and urged them to make their contribution.  The 'Sadak' actress tweeted, "Please share and contribute if possible. I am. Would be grateful if any of you can as well."

The details about Faraaz Khan's condition were shared on the fundraiser platform. The actor, who has been suffering from cough and chest infection, decided to consult a doctor over a video call on October 8. After seeing his condition, the doctor recommended the actor to get hospitalized as his 'cough was quite intense'.  The actor suffered a seizure while the ambulance was on its way. He started shaking uncontrollably and was unbale to control his movements. "As soon as the ambulance arrived, Faraaz was out on a stretcher and was being lowered into the ambulance when he suffered another seizure. As the ambulance was rushing to Vikram Hospital, Banglore, he suffered a third seizure in the ambulance in such a short time span. Faraaz was admitted to the emergency ward of Vikram hospital where we found out that he suffered three consecutive seizures due to a herpes infection in his brain that had spread from his chest. Besides, while he suffered from these seizures, he swallowed the mucous and saliva of his cough which entered his lungs and caused pneumonia in there. Because of this his blood pressure and heartbeat increased massively and he wasn’t able to breathe. He was put in the ICU care where after a series of complicated procedures and heavy antibiotics he was brought to stability," the content on the fundraiser platform read. On the professional front, Faraaz Khan has also featured in films like 'Prithvi', 'Dulhan Banoo Main Teri' and 'Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya'. He worked in TV shows such as 'Raat Hone Ko Hai', 'Ssshhhh...Koi Hai', 'Sinndoor Tere Naam Ka' and 'Neeli Aankhen'. So far, the fundraiser has generated Rs. 4.79 lakh out of the required Rs 25 lakh. We pray for Faraaaz's speedy recovery.