Veteran 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 Firdous took to his Instagram recently and posted a picture of him and his father. The actor shared the unfortunate news by writing, “My father is going through a cancer recovery treatment at Shaukat Khanum Hospital.”
“I know… it’s life! But nothing to worry because we and you all (his dearest friends, work colleagues, fans, admirers, well wishers) are here for him. 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 added.
Firdous Jamal started his acting career with a Hindko drama Badnami Dey Toway in mid-70s, and has appeared in hundreds of television, stage and radio projects ever since.
Sayeeban Sheeshay ka, Man Chale Ka Sauda, Ruswaiyan, Mehboob, Pagal Ahmeq Bewakoof, and Dhoop Deewar, are some of Firdous Jamal’s notable works. He was also awarded with the Pride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan in 1986 for his achievements in the showbiz industry.