Munawar Faruqui Just Had Rs 700 When He Urgently Needed Money For Son's Treatment: "That Situation Scares Me"

Stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui, who remains in headlines for different controversies, has recently opened up about a financial crisis and personal struggle involving his son, Mikael, during a heartfelt conversation on Janice Sequeira's podcast.

Munawar Faruqui Opens Up About His Financial Crisis:

He shared how Mikael was diagnosed with Kawasaki Disease, a rare inflammatory illness affecting blood vessels when he was just one and a half years old. The diagnosis came at a time when Munawar was financially strained, with each life-saving injection costing Rs 25,000.

"That Situation Scares Me..."

Munawar said, "That situation scares me. My son was one-and-a-half years old back then. He fell ill, and for 2-3 days, his condition didn't improve. After taking him to the hospital, we discovered he had Kawasaki disease. Three injections were required, each costing Rs 25,000. I needed Rs 75,000 but had only Rs 700-800 in my wallet."

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"I Had To Swallow My Pride..."

"I was completely caught off guard, and it was a really tough moment for me," Munawar mentioned, describing the feeling of being frozen in shock for 30-40 minutes. With no other option, Munawar had to rely on the kindness of others to raise funds for his son's treatment. "I had to swallow my pride and ask for help, which was really difficult for me," he added. Munawar managed to collect the money and return it within three hours, but the experience left him feeling humble.

"I Couldn't Smile..."

He also revealed how he managed to collect funds during the tough period. He said, "I traveled to Mumbai Central, collected the money, and returned within three hours. While I was relieved, I couldn't smile because it wasn't my money," he said then added, "After that day, I made sure I'd never be insufficient financially again."

For unversed, Munawar Faruqui earlier made headlines with his personal life, when Ayesha Khan, a co-contestant on 'Bigg Boss 17', accused him of cheating on her as he was also dating ex-girlfriend Nazila Sitaishi at the same time.