Jr Mehmood Is Battling Stage 4 Cancer And Has Only 40 Days Left; Johnny Lever Pays Him A Visit

Veteran actor Junior Mehmood best known for his roles in Kati Patang and Aan Milo Sajna has been diagnosed with stage four cancer since November. The 67-year-old has starred in over 200 movies across multiple languages including the popular Brahmachari, Mera Naam Joker, Parvarish, and Do Aur Do Paanch (1980).

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Details about Junior Mehmood¡¯s Stage Four cancer

Jr¡¯s close friend Salam Kazi who has been with him for over 15 years revealed that Mehmood is being treated at his residence having his family around. Salam told ANI, ¡°He was ill for 2 months and initially we thought that he might have some minor problem but after that suddenly his weight started decreasing.¡±

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He added, "And when the medical reports came, it said there was cancer in the liver and lungs and a tumour in the intestine and he has also developed jaundice. So the treatment is going on, but the doctors said it's a stage four cancer."

Johnny Lever pays a visit to Jr Mehmood!

Check out the viral video of the comedian visiting the veteran star here:-

Viral | Popular actor of yester years, Junior Mehmood has not been keeping well. Comedian Jonny liver seen here trying to lift up his spirits. pic.twitter.com/KQyErg4EBL

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Johnny Lever extended financial help but Mehmood¡¯s family humbly denied it.

Kazi shared with E-times, ¡°Junior Mehmood has produced Marathi films and earned money from them but he is grateful to Johnny Lever who was the first person to visit from the film industry. Johnny Lever did ask if any help was needed but Jr Mehmood's children said they were good and taking care but Johnny Lever told them that he was there for them and only a phone call away.¡±

Junior Mehmood has just 40 days left: Actor¡¯s close friend.

Salam told E-times, ¡°The cancer was detected only a month ago and he's in its fourth stage and has affected his lungs and other parts. Doctors have told us that he only has 40 days but we all are praying for him.¡± For the unversed, started as a child artist, Jr Mehmood¡¯s breakthrough was when he played Mehmood Sahab¡¯s brother-in-law in Suhagrat.

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How have fans reacted to Jr Mehmood¡¯s cancer diagnosis?

Several users took to the comment section and shared their heartfelt thoughts. One user wrote, ¡°So so sad to see junior Mehmood in this condition. This is so heartbreaking.¡± Another commented, ¡°Very sorry to see Junior Sir in such a state. So nice of Johny sir to visit him. Have seen many of Jr Sir¡¯s videos on YouTube where he gave anecdotes from the past and he looked hail and hearty there. I pray to the Lord Ganesh for his quick recovery.¡±

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