When actor Ali Asgar learned of actor-comedian Sunil Grover’s heart attack, he was utterly stunned. “It was extremely shocking. At his age, he is pretty fit and active. So it was also scary at the same time,” says Asgar. The two have worked together in several shows, but had not stayed in touch.

Asgar adds that he was so taken aback by the news that he initially refused to believe it. “I thought it was fake news. [Even] when he was out of the hospital, I was still not convinced it was a heart attack. I thought, it’s a human body, there must be something else [and not a heart-related issue].”

The 55-year-old continues, “He is somebody who makes everyone laugh. This shouldn’t happen to him. Everyone’s prayers are with him. I feel he will be more careful [about his health now]. I think kaam ke chakkar mein wo over busy ho gaya hoga.” 

Grover, 44, was discharged from the hospital after having bypass surgery on Thursday. Asgar shares that he is yet to get in touch with him, but in the meantime, he has spoken to Grover’s manager.

“I inquired about his health and asked him (the manager) to contact me as soon as he (Grover) was fine. Right now, he needs rest. But I will meet him soon,” he ends.