It was kind of Salman Khan sir to offer us help, says actor Faraaz Khan's brother

Model-actor

Faraaz Khan

, who is based in Bengaluru, has been battling intermittent bouts of ill-health for a while. After multiple hospitalizations to treat lung infections, he is currently fighting for his life with a case of herpes encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain, which came to light after a crowdfunding petition floated by his brother

Fahed Abousher

caught the attention of actress-filmmaker Pooja Bhatt.
She shared information about Faraaz’s condition with colleagues in the industry, after which

Bollywood

star Salman Khan stepped in to help the family tide through this troubled time. "It was very kind of

Salman sir

to call on us and foot Faraaz’s hospital bill. He spoke to me for 10 minutes, during which he not only inquired about Faraaz's health, but also remembered my father (actor Yusuf Khan) and his respect for him. Salman also let us know that he is in touch with hospital authorities and asked us not to worry," says Fahed.
Faraaz, adds Fahed, was looking at seeking intensive treatment for his condition once the

pandemic

was over, but had to be hospitalised when his health worsened. “He is getting the best care possible now,” says Fahed, adding that besides acting, Faraaz had been pursuing his interests in music and horticulture, especially

bonsai

plants. "He has been keen on doing something related to growing bonsai plants, but his ill-health has been a little roadblock for him with regards to pursuing it fully."
Many from Bengaluru's modelling fraternity have also been helping Faraaz's family, as are some of the Bollywood stars.