Pooja Dadwal, former Bollywood actress who has worked with superstar Salman Khan in the 1990s film Veergati, is battling with Tuberculosis and a lung-related disease, reports Hindi newspaper Navbharat Times. Pooja Dadwal was admitted to Sewri TB Hospital in Mumbai 15 days ago. As her health condition worsened, her husband and family members reportedly abandoned her, leaving her with no money to fend for herself. She is hoping that if her once co-star Salman Khan gets to know about her condition, he may come forward to help her.
Speaking to Navbharat Times from her hospital bed, Pooja Dadwal said, "Six months ago I learned that I have something as serious as TB. I tried to reach out to Salman Khan for help, but was not able to establish any contact. If he sees my video, then perhaps he will help me out."
Pooja Dadwal has worked in several films like Veergati, Hindustan, Sindoor Ki Saugandh, Dabdaba among others.
As the news about her illness spread, fans also started reaching out to the actor, requesting him to help her financially:
"Sir Please help to your Veergati Actress Pooja Dadwal (sic)," wrote a Twitter user.
"Veergati's actress pooja dadwal waiting for your financial help pls help her she is admitted in shewri tb hospital Mumbai (sic)," wrote another user.
Salman Khan, known for his philanthrophic work, is the founder of Mumbai-based charity Being Human Foundation that provides education and healthcare services for the underprivileged in India.
India has the highest Tuberculosis burden in the world. Of the 10 million TB cases reported worldwide, over 2 million are from India. Almost 200,000 children under the age of 5 died of TB globally in 2015, a Lancet report of 2017 said. Maximum drug-resistant TB patients are also found in India. The government aims to eliminate tuberculosis by 2025, ahead of the WHO targets.Salman Khan On Salim Khan-Javed Akhtar: "Those Who Couldn't Work With Them, Branded Them Crazy" Angry Young Men Trailer Launch: A Typical Salman Khan Punch To Salim Khan-Javed Akhtar's Dialogue: "Mere Paas Maa Hain... Aur Voh Bhi Do" Javed Akhtar On Salman Khan: "Exceptionally Good-Looking Child, A Shy Boy" Video: Woman Tries To Jump Off Mumbai's Atal Setu, Saved By Driver, Cops Parents Gave Names Of Interns, Doctors To CBI In Kolkata Horror: Sources Private Jets, Luxury Cars: Lavish Life Of "Ketamine Queen" Jasveen Sangha Sunita Williams Stuck In Space: What 6 Months Can Do To Perception Of Time AIIMS Raipur Recruitment 2024: Applications Begin For 82 Positions Joe Biden Exit To Kamala Harris Endorsement: Wildest Month Ahead Of US Polls Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.