Katrina Kaif’s Father-in-Law, Sham Kaushal, Opens Up About His Cancer Battle and Brush with Despair

Sham Kaushal, father of Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal and father-in-law to Katrina Kaif, has candidly shared a harrowing chapter from his life—his battle with cancer, and how close he came to giving up hope during that ordeal.

Sham, a respected action director in the film industry, recounted the events that unfolded while he was shooting for the film ‘Lakshya’ in Ladakh. He was struck by sudden and severe stomach pain and was immediately rushed to an army hospital. Believing it was a minor issue, Sham initially attempted to resume his work, unaware of the gravity of his condition.

“I noticed people around me behaving differently. They seemed very concerned,” Sham recalled. Following emergency surgery, a tissue sample was sent for testing, and the diagnosis came back—it was cancer. The doctors gave him a devastating prognosis, warning that his chances of survival were slim.

The news deeply shook Sham, and he admitted that, for a brief moment, he contemplated ending his own life—not out of fear, but out of resignation. “I was told about my condition in the morning. That night, a wild thought crossed my mind—to jump from the third floor of the hospital. I wasn’t thinking out of weakness, just resignation. If I’m going to die anyway, why not now?” However, the pain from the surgery left him unable to move, preventing him from acting on those thoughts.

In the quiet that followed, Sham found a deeply spiritual moment. Confined to his hospital bed, he made a heartfelt plea to a higher power—requesting just ten more years, enough time to see his young son grow up. That moment of surrender became a turning point.

Over the course of the next year, Sham endured multiple surgeries and rigorous medical tests. Miraculously, the cancer had not spread. He remained resolute and hopeful, buoyed by faith and the love of his family. What he once believed to be his final days instead marked the beginning of a new chapter in life, one defined by gratitude and the power of prayers.

Sham Kaushal’s story is an inspiring reminder of hope, faith, and the strength that can be found even in the darkest of times.