Veteran actress Shagufta Ali has opened up about her poor health and financial struggles. Shagufta, who has featured in many TV shows including Saath Nibhaana Saathiya and Sasural Simar Ka, said she has been struggling to make ends meet due to lack of work, for the past four years, according to reports.
Speaking to SpotboyE, she said: "Not many knew that I am going through a major financial crunch because till then I sold a lot of my assets to survive." Requesting for help, she said: "I need immediate financial help and also work to survive. I was really confused, honestly if I should come out and ask for help. But I am in need as I have nothing left to sell now."
Shagufta shared that she was detected with third-stage breast cancer a few years back but recovered well. Her mother, too, has been battling with poor health. She said: “My mother needs immediate medical attention as she also has diabetes, arthritis and a knee problem. I am unable to take her to the doctor. I am getting her medication done by consulting the doctors over the phone who I know in the family. treatment is also going for eyesight and diabetes. I don't have money for that either.”
She revealed that she has received help from the likes of actor Sushant Singh and Neena Gupta, adding that Cine And TV Artistes' Association (CINTAA) has now reached out to her. “I never thought that after working for 36 years, I would ever face such a situation. I hope no one ever faces such difficult times,” she said.