Mehdi Hassan hospitalised, condition critical
Ghazal legend Mehdi Hassan has been admitted to the intensive care unit of a private hospital in
Karachi after he had trouble in breathing, his son Arif Hassan said today.
The 84-year-old singer, the voice behind evergreen ghazals like 'Ab ke bichade' and 'Patta patta
boota boota, has also stopped speaking.
Hassan, who has been suffering from lung problems for the past twelve years, was last night rushed
to Karachi`s Agha Khan hospital`s ICU section. Doctors said Hassan is suffering from chest and
urine infection.
Singers Hariharan and Hansraj Hans besides Gulzar have inquired about Hassan's health over phone,
Arif said.
Facing a cash crunch for his treatment, the family of the legendary singer has appealed to the
Pakistan government for some help.
He wanted to visit India in 2010 for treatment and wished to meet Lata Mangeshkar, Dilip Kumar
and Amitabh Bachchan. The visit could not take place and his earlier planned visit in 2008 was
also cancelled in wake of Mumbai terror attack.
The singer last performed in India in 2000.
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