Sikandar Sanam diagnosed with liver cancer
Furqan Haider, the current owner of City Auditorium and the man who claims to have introduced Sanam to the world of theatre says, “I remember his outstanding performance with Moin Akhtar in a stage performance called ‘Babiya Moin Akhtar’ like it happened yesterday. Today, the great artist is gravely ill and was in Aga Khan Hospital till last night.”
According to Haider, “some newspapers have misreported his condition. He has been diagnosed with liver cancer and not lung cancer as has been assumed by most of the press personnel.” Haider further added, “The disease was diagnosed about a month back, but he was feeling weak even before his diagnosis.”
He also informed The Express Tribune that ARY Digital is trying to arrange for him to be treated at one of the best hospitals in Mumbai, which is known for curing a large number of patients suffering from cancer. “If all goes well, he will make the journey soon and get treated in India.” Moreover, Haider said that Sanam’s treatment cost is being looked after by former Sindh minister for Industries and Commerce Rauf Siddiqui for now.
The Express Tribune tried contacting Sanam but his son Zubair Sikandar answered and refused to let his ailing father talk to the media. Zubair however requested, “We hope his fans throughout the world say a prayer for our father’s well-being. We hope that these prayers get answered.”
Published in The Express Tribune, September 24th, 2012.
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GOD BLESS SIKKANDAR SANAM HE WAS STAR COMEDIAN STAR PERFORMER
we all love sikander sanam and i pray for him very much
Get well soon Mamo..... we all love you Sikandar Bhai.
We all Love you Sikandar Sanam...You are our Legend and a best human being beside a professional comedian...
May the peace and mercy of Allah be upon you, Ameeeeeeeeeen.
God Bless You....
sikandar sanam great laughter actor,,may allah bless u.
i am just asking myself where is Imran Khans Shukat khanam Cancer Hospital now?which suppose to treat cancer Patients?
May allah bless Sikander sanam Bhai,he is legend and best comedian after Umer sharif and Moin Akhtar,even he is loved in India and worldwide wherever the people of sub continent are ,i was really upset when i heard the news,sorry to say but its due to chewing bhel puri,gutka,paan,all nasty stuff which damages your health,my all dua goes for sikander bahi,get well soon and entertain us and make us laugh in this busy life which is full of hassle :) ameen
@Ali Khan: A big LOL. AKUH is regarded as one of the best hospitals in Asia with best of the doctors and facilities available SON!
May Allah Taala blessed him with sound health very soon.....INSHALLAH
I think Shoukat Khanam is the best hospital for cancer treatment in Pakistan. Sanam should be treated in Shoukat Khanam if possible. May ALLAH award him the best of health.
@Samina Tahir: I believe its about Sikinder Sanam and his health here, so he should go to US if his family and friends think it would help him, do not make it about how great the country is, peaple have both good and bad experiences here. You have no right to ask anyone to leave this country you dont own it. Blind petrotisim the worst danger we face
Sikandar bhai our love and prayer are alwayz with you INSHAALLAH u will recover back to action, And we want to see ur eik ta tigar 2...
skindar is truly the best there is. He is the real JANASHEEN of the great omer shareef. I pray for his well being and may Allah give him health.
Our love and prayers are always with him, We pray to almighty Allah for his rapid recovery and health and soon he will be able to spread laughter among us again. We all love you Sikandar and we are praying for your health and recovery as soon as possible.
Sikandar Bhai. I believe you are one of the most talented comedian in pakistan after Umer shareef Bhai and Late moin Bhai. I really love your style of comedy which is really a very fine tuned reflection of every day speaking conversation in karachi. May ALLAH give you a full and fast recovery. My heartiest prayers for you.
sikandar bhai may Allah grant you healthier life get well soon we want to see you on stage again
strong textMAY ALLAH HELP HINM IN RECOVERING HIS SUFfer.AMEEN
Get well soon sikander bhai . . :)
May Allah Subhanahu Wa Taala make him healthy very soon. Amin.. Whether Pakistan have or dont have any good hospital for cancer that is another matter, but please don,t take any risk and don,t play with the life of this great legend.. Kindly send him to a better hospital in India or elsewhere for best treatment. Aga Khan only have a Nice Building and huge Bills, they don,t know how to treat complex sickness.
salam to all here and to sikander if he ever reads it. may allah gives you the health and may you get well soon ameen. best wishes from all pakistan
i pray to allah for his speedy recovery,i think he is one of the best and highly talented comedian
May ALLAH Give him Health INSHA ALLAH
May Allah give you good health Inshallah.
what!!!! why always the great pakistani artists have to suffer this especily who are great comedians and make others laugh and forget their sorrows and problems for a while
God bless him, hope he gets well soon. He is a gem of an artist.
We pray for your good health and long life!!! you made us laugh with your talent even in bad times in the country.
May you get well soon, I stiil love ur mimicary in Tere Naam Part II
My prayers are with you. We all love you around the world and hopefully the doctors at Mumbai will be able to cure you.
Get well soon Sikandar, may Allah give you health and long life. You are an asset to the entertainment industry and the country.
oh.. sad... he is one of the finest entertainer of Pakistan. May Allah give him good health. Ameen
Get well soon, Sanam. You used to make me laugh during the lonely days when I used to live in Karachi all alone in one of those flats in Lyari.
It is a matter of shame for Pakistanis that they have to go abroad for treatment whether in Mumbai or Dubai or any other place, why can't Pakistanis build a world class hospital, there is no shortage of talented people in Pakistan, it all come back to one thing the rampant corruption in all sectors of Pakistan.My prayers for the recovery of Sikandar Sanam.