Small screen Akbar upset about leaving 'Maharana Pratap'

Teen actor Sahil Deshmukh, who essayed young Akbar in 'Bharat Ka Veer Putra - Maharana Pratap', has quit the show after he was diagnosed with lymphoid leukemia. His mother Reshma says he is upset about it.

Published: Thursday,Oct 17, 2013 11:32 AM GMT-06:00

ANI

Teen actor Sahil Deshmukh, who essayed young Akbar in 'Bharat Ka Veer Putra - Maharana Pratap', has quit the show after he was diagnosed with lymphoid leukemia. His mother Reshma says he is upset about it.

"Since he was diagnosed with lymphoid leukemia, he had to leave the show midway and Sahil is very disappointed about it," said Reshma.

"He is very upset that he had to leave the show. 'Maharana Pratap' is a very popular show and his character was really appreciated. He was very happy to be associated with the show and the channel (Sony TV)," she added.

Sahil was unwell since sometime, but it was on October 11 that his family learnt that he was suffering a serious condition.

"He had been unwell for quite sometime now. He recovered, but then suddenly he got high fever and we had to rush him to the hospital. The doctors recommended a bone marrow transplant on Thursday (Oct 10) and it was on Friday that we got to know about the disease," she said.

The 16-year-old is admitted to Holy Spirit Hospital, Andheri East, Mumbai. He will be under supervision there for a few days.

"The doctors have advised him to stay there for a few days. We don't know if his stay in the hospital will be extended," Reshma said.

In the meantime, Arish Bhiwandiwala, who played young Hrithik Roshan in 'Agneepath', has been cast as Akbar in the show, which is on the life of the 16th century Rajput ruler.

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Comments (33)

Krilovad @Krilovad

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Get well soon sahil .

Maharana Pratap show best.

10 years ago

Purva @-Purva-

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Jaan Hai toh Jahaan Hai - hope the kid recovers - there would be other and better opportunities for him in future for both Television and Films but right now he should concentrate and focus only on beating this disease

10 years ago

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Marathi_Mulgi @Marathi_Mulgi

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Missing you as akbar you are such cute akbar. You are right MP is best project. But don't worry get well soon you will get many more.
Arif is also very good as akbar

10 years ago

Kriti @..KarnaKriti..

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Just take care of yourself. Your health is the priority, success & fame will come eventually. We are going to pray for you, Sahil. Get well soon, Sahil.

10 years ago

Annu @Annu.

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Hope and wish he gets well soon and recovers fast .Good luck to him ;)

10 years ago

zephyr29 @zephyr29

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God bless you, Sahil! Don't lose heart, take care and get well soon.

10 years ago

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10 years ago

snowwhite28 @snowwhite28

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Get well soon dear. U were very good in the show. May god bless u. I am sure u will recover soon.

10 years ago

yamuna @-Cskluv-

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aww he was really good in the show will miss him get well soon sahil

10 years ago

Melosa @Melosa

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I remember that a few days ago thr was an article saying that really looking fwd 2 this role and has been practicing his dialogue delivery etc for the past many days. Feels so bad to see him leave. He must be so disappointed. But I'm sure he'll get much better roles soon :) More power to you, Sahil :D

10 years ago

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