Some really sad and heartbreaking news coming in from the Indian TV industry.

As per the latest reports in Hindustan Times, TV actor Lokendra Singh had to get his leg amputated due to high stress and blood sugar levels. He is best known for playing the role of Shamsuddin Ataga Khan in the TV show, ‘Jodha Akbar. In an interview, he was quoted as saying,

“It all began when I developed a corn in my right foot and I neglected it. It became an infection that percolated into the bone marrow and in no time, had spread in my body. I developed gangrene. The only way to save myself was to get the corned leg amputated till the knee.”

He further added,

“could do nothing. I was working so well before the COVID pandemic, work started decreasing a lot and there was a certain amount of financial stress at home. I have got financial aid through CINTAA. Actors have been calling up to know about my health and providing motivation.”

Here’s wishing him a super speedy recovery going forward. For more updates, stay tuned to IWMBuzz.com