Munawar Faruqui reveals his son was suffering from a rare disease called Kawasaki disease, says " I needed Rs 75,000 but..."

Stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui

Stand-up comedian and Bigg Boss fame Munawar Faruqui recently shared an emotional chapter of his life that tested him to the core. In a podcast with host Janice Sequeira, Munawar recounted the harrowing experience of his son’s diagnosis with Kawasaki disease, a rare illness that inflames blood vessels and can damage the heart.

Talking to the Times of India, 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.”

Munawar shared how he managed to stay composed in front of the doctor, despite being financially unprepared. He explained that he smiled casually at the doctor, reassuring him that he would find the money. However, once he stepped out, he was struck by a sense of paralysis, remaining frozen for 30-40 minutes, unable to think. He described it as the heaviest moment of his life.

He then said that he asked several people for financial help and then finally a former employer lent him the money required for his son's medical treatment. “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," Munawar stated recalling his struggle at that time.

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Munawar explained that the incident had a profound impact on his perspective regarding financial preparedness. He shared that, from that day forward, he made a firm commitment to never be financially insufficient again.

On his front work, Munawar Faruqui, the winner of Bigg Boss 17 was hosting Playground season 4. He was also seen in his music video Suppamario recently.