Anurag Basu reveals that doctors told him he only had two weeks to live
Anurag Basu, the filmmaker, is a cancer survivor. He was diagnose with blood cancer after completing the filming of his film Saaya and Murder. It was 2004, and the year was 2004. In a recent interview, the filmmaker discussed being diagnosed with cancer and being told by doctors that he only had two weeks to live.
His wife was pregnant with their 1st child at the time, and several members of the film industry came to his aid.
Anurag extended up about his battle with blood cancer in an interview with Samdish Bhatia. When he began to notice blisters in his mouth, he went to see a doctor, who advised him to have a thorough examination. However, he continued to work while delaying it. Things eventually became severe, and doctors told him he only had two weeks to live. “At the time, Tani (his wife) was seven months pregnant with Ishana, and she struggled to stay close to me.” So I pushed myself for two months… to see the baby’s face. Then I keep going myself.”
“I was fine, except for a headache and some weakness.” I even sneaked out of my hospital room with Emraan Hashmi and others for a beer. Basu was initially admitted to Lilavati Hospital before being transfer to Tata Hospital. “I was put on a ventilator as soon as I arrive at Tata Hospital.” I couldn’t find a bed there. Sunil Dutt was the one who got me one. I consider myself fortunate to be a film industry member, as I was immediately provided with a bed and treatment.
A commoner would have struggled… Instead, anyone who recognized me on television did everything they could to save me, sending messages and requesting blood. “I have no idea who all donated blood and platelets for me, whose blood is running through my veins today,” he explained.
