Veteran actor Firdous Jamal diagnosed with cancer

He will start treatment at the Shaukat Khanum Hospital, according to his son

Actor Firdous Jamal has recently been diagnosed with cancer. The news was confirmed by his elder son, actor Hamza Firdous in a social media post. He stated that the Mehboob actor will start treatment soon. 

Hamza, on Sunday, took to his Instagram and posted a picture with his father to share the unfortunate news. "My father is going through a cancer recovery treatment at Shaukat Khanum Hospital," he wrote. 

"I know… it's life! But nothing to worry because we (his family) and you all (his dearest friends, work colleagues, fans, admirers, well wishers) are here for him," he added. 

The Seerat actor assured that the odds are in Firdous's favour. "He became an actor against all odds. Here's to another battle but luckily the odds are in his favour. He will come out stronger," he wrote urging everyone to pray for his recovery. 

Please remember him and us in your prayers. 

Firdous started acting with a Hindko drama Badnami Dey Toway in mid-70s, and he has since then appeared in hundreds of television, stage and radio projects.

The Waris actor appeared in nearly 50 films, some of his notable work includes Sayeeban Sheeshay ka, Man Chale Ka Sauda, Mehboob, Pagal Ahmeq Bewakoof, Saahil, Piyari, Dhoop Deewar, and Ruswaiyan.

Firdous was honoured with the Pride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan in 1986 for his notable achievements in showbiz.