Tiku Talsania ‘recuperating well’ after brain stroke, confirms daughter Shikha Talsania: ‘It’s been an emotional time’

Actor Shikha Talsania gave an update on her father Tiku Talsania’s health after he recently suffered a brain stroke.

Initially, on Saturday, reports suggested that Tiku had suffered a heart attack and was admitted to the hospital. However, on Sunday, his wife, Deepti Talsania, clarified the situation, stating that the actor had experienced a brain stroke. Speaking to NDTV, she explained, “He suffered a brain stroke, not a heart attack. He had gone to attend a film screening and started feeling unwell around 8 pm. He was immediately admitted to the hospital.”

Tiku is renowned for his comic roles in iconic films such as Raja Hindustani, Andaz Apna Apna, Ishq and Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa. He started his journey in Hindi cinema with Rajeev Mehra’s Pyaar Ke Do Pal (1986). His exceptional performances in movies like Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin, Andaz Apna Apna, and Mr Bechara earned him recognition. Talsania’s impeccable comedic timing was evident in popular hits such as the ensemble cast film Ishq, the comedy Jodi No. 1, and the Salman Khan-Govinda starrer Partner (2007). More recently, he appeared in Ranveer Singh’s Cirkus and Rajkummar Rao and Triptii Dimri’s Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video.