Cast of 1996 film ‘Army Daze’ reunite at Sheikh Haikel’s chicken rice restaurant following his cancer announcement
Reunite.
On a recent visit to Sheikh Haikel's chicken rice restaurant in Kampong Glam, five actors from the 1996 Singapore film "Army Daze" found themselves reunited. This gathering took place following the announcement of Sheikh's battle with stage four cancer, a struggle that had persisted for over a year. The reunion was captured on Instagram by Edward Yong, who shared a post alongside Ahamed Azad, Adrian Lim, and Kevin Mark Verghese.
In the caption, Yong expressed his surprise at the passage of time since their last meeting, which had occurred 29 years ago. He appreciated the opportunity to reunite with the cast, acknowledging the challenges they had faced in maintaining regular meetups. Yong also extended his support to Sheikh, wishing him strength and resilience in his fight against the "monster" of cancer.
He also thanked Sheikh's wife, Anna Belle Francis, for her unwavering hospitality and steadfast support throughout this difficult period. "Army Daze," the film that brought these actors together, is a 1996 comedy based on the 1987 theatre play of the same name. The story revolves around a group of five recruits navigating the challenges of national service.
Despite its modest box office success of S$1.6 million at the time, the film remains a beloved part of Singapore's cinematic history.
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