{
  "id": 12374255,
  "title": "Anupam Kher ‘almost slapped me’ over hospital costs: Raju Kher on battling bladder cancer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/anupam-kher-almost-slapped-me-over-hospital-costs-raju-kher-on",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T12:11:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/anupam-kher-almost-slapped-hospital-costs-brother-raju-kher-bladder-cancer-10909167/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Raju Kher, the brother of acclaimed actor Anupam Kher, has recounted his brother's unwavering support during Raju's battle with bladder cancer in 2004. When Raju was diagnosed with bladder cancer, Anupam was in the middle of a shoot abroad and immediately returned to Mumbai to be with him. According to Raju, Anupam left his work and came to Mumbai to support him. When Raju informed Anupam about the high cost of treatment at Lilavati Hospital, Anupam responded by saying, \"Who are you to speak about such matters? Stay quiet and do as I say.\" Despite this, Anupam quietly handled all of Raju's medical expenses throughout his treatment. Raju's condition required the removal of his urinary bladder, which was replaced with a portion of his large intestine. The surgery lasted for 17 hours. Anupam Kher's support has given Raju a sense of security and stability in his life, stating that he is not afraid of anything due to his brother's presence and care. Raju also mentioned that his sister-in-law and actor-politician Kirron Kher is doing well and only requires an injection as part of her ongoing cancer treatment.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Anupam Kher returned to Mumbai to support Raju during bladder cancer treatment in 2004.",
    "Anupam silently covered all of Raju's medical expenses throughout his 17-hour surgery.",
    "Raju credits Anupam's presence with giving him security and stability in life."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}