Archive · 20 Jul 2025
Vicky Kaushal's Father Shares Suicidal Thoughts Post Cancer Diagnosis
Sham Kaushal, a well-known action director in Bollywood and the father of actor Vicky Kaushal, talked about a tough time in his life.
After being diagnosed with cancer in 2003, he felt very down and even thought about ending his life.
He considered jumping from the hospital but couldn't because he was in too much pain from surgery.
He shared his feelings with God, either to die quickly or live longer for his young children.
Thankfully, he survived, and now, 22 years later, he feels grateful for life and the good things that have happened since.
Sham Kaushal, father of actor Vicky Kaushal, shared his suicidal thoughts after a cancer diagnosis in 2003.
Kaushal, a Bollywood action director, revealed his dark moments following the diagnosis.
He contemplated suicide by jumping from the hospital but was prevented by post-surgery pain.
Kaushal had a conversation with God, asking for immediate death or ten more years.
Kaushal has worked as an action director in various films, including 'Krrish' and 'Padmaavat'.
- Who
- Sham Kaushal, Vicky Kaushal's father, a Bollywood action director.
- What
- Sham Kaushal shared his suicidal thoughts after a cancer diagnosis.
- When
- 2003
- Where
- Hospital
- Why
- Due to a cancer diagnosis, leading to suicidal thoughts.
- Person
- Sham Kaushal
- Occupation
- Action Director
- Son
- Vicky Kaushal
- Diagnosis Year
- 2003
- Suicidal thoughts
- Yes
- Films Worked On
- Krrish, Padmaavat, etc.