Shekhar Suman and his Journey Through Acting
Shekhar Suman, a talented actor who began his career in television, has impressed audiences with his acting prowess in numerous Hindi films. He is currently showcasing his skills in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’, portraying a prominent character. The series and the performances of all the actors have been well-received, with everyone celebrating its success.
Shekhar Talks about the Time he Lost his Elder Son
In the meantime, Shekhar Suman candidly discussed a particularly sorrowful period in his life. He recounted the time when he tragically lost his eldest son Ayush, who was only 11 years old when he passed away. Ayush’s death was a result of an illness. Reflecting on that heartbreaking moment, Shekhar mentioned that despite his son’s critical condition, a director had insisted he attend a shoot, but Ayush did not want him to leave.
During that heart-wrenching time, the actor shared how his son held onto him tightly, pleading for him not to leave for the shoot. After Ayush’s passing, Shekhar’s trust in God shattered completely. Moreover, he made the firm decision to remove all religious idols from his home. Speaking to FM Canada, Shekhar said, “One day it was raining heavily and Ayush was ill. A director who knew that my son was serious requested me to come for the shooting.”
Shekhar’s son said, “Papa, Please don’t go today”
Shekhar further said while talking, “I also told him that I cannot come. He said please come otherwise I will suffer a big loss, after which I had to leave. When I was leaving, Ayush held my hand and said, ‘Papa, please don’t go today.’ I released his hand and said that I would return soon. I can never miss that moment. After that we never met.” Shekhar told that after Ayush’s departure, he had lost faith in God, after which he closed the temple of his house and threw out all the idols. He said, “I will not go to God who gave me so much pain.”
How did Shekhar Suman’s son, Ayush die?
Shekhar Suman and his wife Alka experienced the tragic loss of their son Ayush at the tender age of 11. Ayush suffered from a rare and severe condition known as Endomyocardial Fibrosis (EMF), which affects the heart. This disorder is typically found in infants and young children and is called Endocardial Fibroelastosis.
Shekhar Suman’s Father, also Couldn’t Save Ayush
When we found out about Ayush’s illness, Shekhar Suman shared that the doctors informed them the child wouldn’t live past 8 months. He also mentioned that Ayush’s grandfather, Pani Bhushan Prasad, a renowned doctor, had saved numerous lives, but sadly couldn’t save his own grandson. Shekhar Suman said, “You can imagine our despair, we did not spare any medical care available around the world. Spirituality, praying day and night, whatever is written in destiny always happens.”
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