Aasif Khan, the actor best known for his role as Ganesh in the web series "Panchayat," was recently hospitalized in Mumbai. News reports indicate that the 34-year-old actor suffered a heart attack. He is currently recovering at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital.
Khan shared an update on his health with his fans via Instagram, posting a photo from his hospital bed. The post included a heartfelt message reflecting on the fragility of life. He wrote, "Realising after watching this for past 36 hours Life is short, don't take one day for granted, everything can change in a moment, be grateful for all you have and all that you are. Remember who is more important to you and always cherish them. Life is a gift and we are blessed".
In a subsequent Instagram story, Khan expressed his gratitude for the outpouring of support he received. "Over the past few hours, I've been dealing with some health issues that required hospitalisation," he wrote. "I'm grateful to share that I'm now on the road to recovery and feeling much better. I truly appreciate all the love, concern, and well-wishes. Your support means the world to me. I'll be back very soon. Until then, thank you for keeping me in your thoughts".
Adding to the updates, Khan shared another picture from the hospital, revealing that he was reading "Main Zinda Hoon" (I Am Alive), a book by the famous Bollywood lyricist Rahat Indori. The actor's hand, with an IV drip attached, was visible in the photo, along with a monitor tracking his heartbeats. The image conveyed a sense of resilience and a positive outlook despite the circumstances. The background music accompanying the post reportedly offered a "big lesson of life".
Khan's career began with minor roles in films like "Ready" (2011) and "Agneepath" (2012). He has since appeared in several popular Bollywood movies and web series, including "Toilet: Ek Prem Katha" (2017), "Pagglait" (2021), "Kakuda" (2024), "Mirzapur," "Paatal Lok," and "Jamtara – Sabka Number Ayega". Most recently, he was seen in the horror-comedy "The Bhootnii".
In "Panchayat," Aasif Khan played Ganesh, an office assistant in the fictional village of Phulera, Uttar Pradesh. The series revolves around Abhishek Tripathi (Jitendra Kumar), an engineering graduate who reluctantly accepts a job as a village secretary due to limited options. "Panchayat" has four seasons, all available on Prime Video.
