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Activist's Tribute Details Salman Khan's Quiet Support for Cancer Patients

The Instagram post offers a firsthand account of long-running, low-profile help for cancer patients.

Overview

  • Viji Venkatesh, a cancer-care worker of roughly 35 years, said she has collaborated with Salman Khan on patient support for more than two decades.
  • She recounted that he phoned a 12-year-old to persuade her to complete chemotherapy, noting the patient is now 27 and pursuing exams.
  • She said he made impromptu visits to the children’s ward at KEM Hospital and at times helped families cover medical bills.
  • Her post described him sending a gold earring to a dying boy in Meerut and bringing his brothers to be tested as potential marrow donors for a girl.
  • Indian Express and News18 amplified the tribute on December 30, reporting the anecdotes as her firsthand account without independent documentation.