Bollywood actor Faraaz Khan, who is hospitalised for a neurological disorder in Bengaluru, is “showing improvement”, shared actor-producer Pooja Bhatt on Twitter. Bhatt had earlier encouraged people on social media to contribute towards his medical bills. The family has now raised over Rs 14 lakh out of their target that was Rs 25 lakh. Pooja Bhatt tweeted, “Gratitude to all you truly special, generous people who spread the word & contributed towards the medical treatment of #FaraazKhan Am told he is showing improvement & that the family managed to raise ₹14,45,747 of ₹25,00,000 as of today. Let’s keep this going”
Earlier, Salman Khan extended his support to the actor, The actor, who is best-known for starring in the 1998 film Mehndi, co-starring Rani Mukerji, was rushed to the hospital on October 8. The actor has been suffering from chest infection for over a year. The news of Salman Khan's contribution was shared by actress Kashmera Shah, who revealed in her latest Instagram entry that the Wanted actor has paid for Faraaz Khan's medical bills. Sharing a pictuer of Salman, Kashmera wrote in her post, "Thank you for taking care of Faraaz Khan and his medical bills. Actor Faraaz Khan of Fareb fame is in critical condition and Salman has stood by his side and helped him like he helps so many others. I am and will always remain a true admirer. If people don't like this post I don't care. You have a choice to unfollow me. This is what I think and feel. I think he is the most genuine person I have ever met in this film industry." Faraaz Khan has been a part of films such as Fareb, Prithvi, Dulhan Banoo Main Teri and Chand Bujh Gaya. He also starred in TV shows like Ssshhhh...Koi Hai, Raat Hone Ko Hai and Sinndoor Tere Naam Ka.