Bharat actor Salman Khan extends help to Veergati actress Pooja Dadwal says, 'our team is already into it'
The 1995 film Veergati actress, Pooja Dadwal has recently come into limelight after she pleaded for help from his co-star Salman Khan. The actress is suffering from Tuberculosis and other lung ailments and is admitted to a government hospital in Mumbai. The Bharat actor has finally responded to the Pooja Dadwal's plea and said his team is already into helping her.
During a press conference of Da-Bangg The Tour in Pune, Salman was questioned over Pooja Dadwal's plea were said that he is saddened after hearing about the news and cleared that she was paired opposite his brother-in-law Atul Agnihotri and not with him in the film.
“I know… It’s really sad. She is not my co-star… But she was Atul’s co-star,” said Salman. He further added, “I just heard about this and we are trying to help as much as we can. And our team is already into it. I was not knowing about this that she was going through this phase. Yeah, I think she will be okay,” Salman Khan was quoted saying to The Indian Express.
According to a Navbharat Times’ earlier report, Pooja has been suffering from Tuberculosis and other lung ailments. She has been admitted to Mumbai’s TB hospital in Sewri from past 15 days. In her interview with NavbharatTimes.com, Pooja had said, “Six months back I came to know that I am suffering from a serious disease Tuberculosis. I tried contacting Salman Khan but I haven’t received any help until now. Maybe if he watches my video, he might help me. I have been managing a Casino in Goa for a long time but now I do not have a single penny to even buy for myself a cup of tea.”
Recently, a popular Bhojpuri actor Ravi Kishan had extended his help the Veergati actress after he came to know about her health news. The actor had sent some money and fruits to Pooja through some of his colleagues.
In 1995, Pooja made her debut in the Indian film industry with Salman Khan starrer film Veergati. Later Pooja was also starred in movies like Hindustan, Inteqaam and Dabdaba. The report also suggested that Pooja’s relatives and her husband have abandoned her after knowing about her disease. Due to lack of money and adequate treatment her condition is deteriorating.
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First published: 25 March 2018, 14:38 IST