{"id":54678,"date":"2024-01-31T16:32:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T16:32:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/veteran-actor-talat-hussain-is-battling-dementia-the-express-tribune\/"},"modified":"2024-01-31T16:32:02","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T16:32:02","slug":"veteran-actor-talat-hussain-is-battling-dementia-the-express-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/veteran-actor-talat-hussain-is-battling-dementia-the-express-tribune\/","title":{"rendered":"Veteran actor Talat Hussain is battling dementia | The Express Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In a recent Instagram post by renowned Pakistani actor and host Faysal Quraishi, veteran actor Talat Hussain has been officially confirmed to be battling dementia. Known for a prolific career spanning decades, the 83-year-old icon has been a beloved figure on television, silver screen and the stage.<\/p>\n

As reported by Express News<\/em><\/a>, the confirmation has come after Faysal paid a visit to Talat with wife and producer Sana. The Fitoor <\/em>actor shared a video of the visit which shows him revealing details from his upcoming film to the legendary actor and the latter\u2019s affectionate response.<\/p>\n

\u201cI feel very nice. He\u2019s a very good boy,\u201d Talat remarked holding Faysal\u2019s hand. The veteran star went to express his appreciation for the visit and was joined by his wife Rakhshanda Hussain who further praised Faysal. \u201cHe\u2019s our son, remember that\u2019s what we said when we met him on the morning show,\u201d she gently reminded.<\/p>\n

Faysal shared how he will be flying soon to Lahore for his upcoming film to which Talat graced with an enthusiastic response, telling everyone to \u201cget ready for it.\u201d In the video post\u2019s caption on IG, the Farq <\/em>star penned, \u201cTalat Hussain\u2019s love and prayers will always stay with me. May Allah always keep him smiling like this.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sana also took to her Instagram handle with a montage of pictures from the day with the ailing actor. Accompanying the montage, she wrote a brief note in the caption relaying her sentiments. \u201cAn honour to meet the legendary Talat Hussain Sahab. I have been seeing him on TV since I was a kid,\u201d the producer recounted.\u00a0<\/p>\n

She furthered on, \u201cA true luminary of the Pakistani media landscape, from his captivating dramas to his insightful writing, his contributions have left an indelible mark. Despite battling dementia, his spirit remains strong. May Allah grant him good health.\u201d<\/p>\n

Prior to Faysal and Sana\u2019s visit, the veteran actor\u2019s daughter Tazeen Hussain had shared his struggles with deteriorating mental and physical health in an interview given to a private TV channel. She divulged how her father was facing loss of memory and has been increasingly unable to remember people and their names. Tazeen requested fans to pray for her father’s recovery.<\/p>\n

Dementia is a term used to describe a group of symptoms that impact memory, thinking, and social abilities. It is not a specific disease but rather a collective term for conditions affecting cognitive functions. The symptoms include memory loss, impaired reasoning and difficulty performing daily activities.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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In a recent Instagram post by renowned Pakistani actor and host Faysal Quraishi, veteran actor Talat Hussain has been officially confirmed to be battling dementia. Known for a prolific career spanning decades, the 83-year-old icon has been a beloved figure on television, silver screen and the stage. 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