KARACHI: Pakistani actor Hamza Ali Abbasi has opened up about a serious illness he faced during childhood, revealing that he suffered from a severe kidney condition known as nephritis.
Clips from a recent interview of the actor have gone viral on social media, in which Hamza confirmed that he was diagnosed with the disease as a child. “It was a very strange and painful time,” he recalled. “I was around eight or twelve years old when I went through intense suffering. In this disease, your kidneys start to fail without any clear reason.”
Sharing the emotional experience, Hamza said that his mother prayed fervently for his recovery. “My mother spread out the prayer mat and cried before Allah,” he said. “Alhamdulillah, I was blessed with complete healing.”
During the interview, Hamza also shared that he had once promised his mother that if he passed the CSS exam, he would not pursue a government job. “I passed with good marks,” he said. “I even trained and joined the police department for a while, but my passion was acting, and eventually, I convinced my mother to let me follow my dream.”
Hamza Ali Abbasi, known for his powerful performances and outspoken nature, continues to inspire fans with his honesty and resilience both on and off screen.