Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Raju Kher Recalls Anupam’s Support During Bladder Cancer Treatment
Raju Kher said he learned he had bladder cancer in 2004.
He was having a very hard time then.
His brother, Anupam, was working on a shoot abroad.
When Anupam heard the news, he left work and came back to Mumbai.
He wanted Raju to go to Lilavati Hospital.
Raju worried that the hospital would cost too much.
Raju recalled that Anupam nearly slapped him and told him not to worry about the cost.
Raju said Anupam was like a father figure to him.
Raju Kher said he was diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2004.
He recalled telling his brother Anupam Kher about the diagnosis during a difficult period.
Anupam was shooting abroad but left his work and returned to Mumbai, Raju said.
Anupam suggested taking Raju to Lilavati Hospital, which Raju considered expensive.
Raju said Anupam nearly slapped him and told him to stay quiet and follow his instructions.
- Who
- Raju Kher and his brother Anupam Kher.
- What
- Raju recalled his bladder cancer diagnosis and Anupam's support during his treatment.
- When
- The diagnosis was in 2004; Raju later recounted the episode in an interview with Siddharth Kannan.
- Where
- Mumbai; Anupam had been shooting abroad before returning, and he suggested Lilavati Hospital.
- Why
- Anupam returned to support Raju after learning about his cancer diagnosis.
Raju’s concern
Anupam’s response
Hospital costs
Raju’s concern
Raju said Lilavati Hospital was expensive and objected to its cost.
Anupam’s response
Anupam insisted that Raju go to the hospital and told him to stay quiet and do as he said.
- Patient
- Raju Kher
- Age
- 69
- Diagnosis
- Bladder cancer
- Year diagnosed
- 2004
- Brother
- Anupam Kher
- Hospital suggested
- Lilavati Hospital
- Interviewer
- Siddharth Kannan