Popular television actress, Shagufta Ali is known for her roles in Ek Veer Ki Ardaas...Veera, Saath Nibhaana Saathiya, Punar Vivah, Sasural Simar Ka, and many more. However, the actress revealed that she's facing a severe financial crisis and is seeking funds for her medical treatment.
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The actress shockingly revealed that she had Breast cancer and shed some light on her life's hardships. The revelations have stunned the entire entertainment industry, and many recognised people are coming to help the actress, who is a household name in Indian television.
In an interview with SpotboyE, Shagufta Ali opened up about the financial crunch she's going through in her life at the moment. The actress also added that she sold many of her assets to survive. She said, "For 36 years, I have been working in the industry. In May, I completed 36 years. I started working at the age of 17 and now I am 54. Since that time these four years have shown me the worst period of my life. I had no help. Not many knew that I am going through a major financial crunch because till then I sold a lot of my assets to survive."
Going further in her interview, Shagufta Ali also surfaced some heartbreaking details about her financial condition and stated that it's an excruciating phase for her because she is a self-made person. She explained, "I have sold my car, jewellery and I have been travelling in auto rickshaws if I am going out to the doctor. It's been very hurtful to me because I have been a self-made person."
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Shagufta Ali also revealed that she has nothing left to sell now and told about the liabilities she has on her head after her severe financial crisis. She said, "I need immediate financial help and also work to survive. I was really confused, honestly If I should come out and ask for help. But I am in need as I have nothing left to sell now." The actress also talked about her battle against cancer and stated, "I have been ill for the last 20 years but at that time I was young and I could handle it. I had cancer in the third advanced stage and I became a survivor. This is the first time I am talking about this in the media."
In her interview, Shagufta Ali shockingly revealed that she was diagnosed with Breast cancer and talked about her experience with chemotherapy. She said, "I was diagnosed with Breast cancer, and it was at the third stage. I had to go through major surgery to remove that lump. I took chemotherapy which was like getting a new birth every time, but I was so dedicated to my work and my responsibilities towards the people I was taking care of that on the seventeenth day of my surgery, I travelled to Dubai with a cushion on my chest to shoot for my show."
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Popular television show, Bepannah, was the show in which Shagufta Ali had featured for the last time.
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