Farooki hospitalised after mild stroke

Renowned filmmaker Mostofa Sarwar Farooki was hopsitalised after he suffered a mild stroke on Monday evening. He was later taken to neuro-Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the hospital. 

His wife actress Nusrat Imrose Tisha confirmed the news in a Facebook post at around 1am on Tuesday.

“Mostafa has been feeling a little ill since last evening. After taking him to the hospital, the doctors advised him to undergo an angiogram. It was then informed that he had suffered a mild stroke. He is now being observed in the neuro ICU. Please keep Mostafa Sarwar Farooki in your prayers,” Tisha wrote.

Fans and admirers, including many popular celebrities, have commented on and shared the post while asking for prayers for the acclaimed director.

After becoming successful in television, Farooki debuted as a filmmaker with ‘Bachelor’ in 2004. His films Third Person Singular Number, Television, No Bed Of Roses were critically acclaimed across the world and received numerous international and national awards. He founded filmmakers’ movement called “Chabial”.