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Sikandar Sanam diagnosed with liver cancer
The theatre artist is seriously ill and was admitted at AKUH.
Comedian Sikandar Sanam may go to India to get treatment for liver cancer. PHOTO: FILE
KARACHI: Comedian Sikandar Sanam, the theatre artist who redefined the art of mimicry on stage, has been diagnosed with liver cancer. The actor was admitted to Aga Khan University Hospital a few days ago and was discharged last evening.
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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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.
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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.
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Our very best wishes and prayers for his early recovery.Recommend
oh.. sad… he is one of the finest entertainer of Pakistan. May Allah give him good health. Ameen
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Get well soon Sikandar, may Allah give you health and long life. You are an asset to the entertainment industry and the country.
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My prayers are with you. We all love you around the world and hopefully the doctors at Mumbai will be able to cure you.
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May you get well soon, I stiil love ur mimicary in Tere Naam Part II
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We pray for your good health and long life!!! you made us laugh with your talent even in bad times in the country.
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God bless him, hope he gets well soon. He is a gem of an artist.
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Get well soon.Recommend
@naeem khan Manhattan,Ks:
Pakistan still way behind the world when it comes to treating liver disease.Recommend
ONe: Pakistan has world best cancer doctors. My mother is suffering from Liver cancer and ALhamdullilah has been in kind hands of Dr. Nasir Laiq at Zia Uddin Hospital Karachi. Moreover AKU has yet again best doctors for Liver Cancers. Who says we dont have talented DOctors. Dr. RIzwan Khan has operated my mother cancer in non stop 9 hours surgery and has been successful in operating it.
Never says anything bad about your own country or get lost where you belong too. RESPECT… THIS COUNTRY WANTS RESPECT. SO BETTER RESPECT OR LEAVERecommend
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
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May Allah give you good health Inshallah.
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May ALLAH Give him Health INSHA ALLAH
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He is best artist in world God bless him, hope he gets well soon.Recommend
i pray to allah for his speedy recovery,i think he is one of the best and highly talented comedian
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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
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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.
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Get well soon sikander bhai . . :)
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strong textMAY ALLAH HELP HINM IN RECOVERING HIS SUFfer.AMEEN
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sikandar bhai may Allah grant you healthier life get well soon we want to see you on stage again
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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awwh! get well soon Recommend
@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
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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.
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Tackle life with all your skills
Overcome each and every hill
If u persist with all your will
U will enjoy your life and all its thrills.
Get Well Soon!
with lots of wishes
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May Allah Taala blessed him with sound health very soon…..INSHALLAH
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@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!
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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
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i am just asking myself where is Imran Khans Shukat khanam Cancer Hospital now?which suppose to treat cancer Patients?
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Sikandar Bhai God bless you……Recommend
sikandar sanam great laughter actor,,may allah bless u.
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God Bless You….
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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.
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Get well soon Mamo….. we all love you Sikandar Bhai.
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we all love sikander sanam and i pray for him very much
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GOD BLESS SIKKANDAR SANAM HE WAS STAR COMEDIAN STAR PERFORMER
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