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Shekhar Suman recalls his 11-year-old son's final moments and the family's painful decision

In an interview with The Lallantop, actor and host Shekhar Suman remembered his 11-year-old son's illness and final moments. He described the child's words, the family's distress and how the loss changed his attitude towards money, fame and work while he continued supporting his family.

Editor: AI News 24x7 Published: 14 Oct 2026, 08:03 AM Updated: 14 Oct 2026, 08:03 AM

Shekhar Suman recalls his 11-year-old son's final moments and the family's painful decision.

Actor and host Shekhar Suman has spoken about the illness and final moments of his 11-year-old son in an interview with The Lallantop. His recollections include the child's distress, his family's struggle to respond and the decision his wife Alka Suman made when the boy's condition deteriorated.

Suman said he was struggling professionally when he learned about his son's illness. He had no work at the time and chose to take television projects to meet the family's expenses. During this period, he worked on the television show 'Dekh Bhai Dekh', produced by Jaya Bachchan.

While filming, Suman kept his phone close so he could receive updates about his son's health. The work provided a way to support the family, but he remained focused on developments at home.

Shekhar Suman remembers his son's final moments

Suman said his son began reciting Sanskrit verses before his death. The child reportedly told him that he could see a light, then held his father's hand and said he did not want to leave and asked him to save him.

The boy later recited more Sanskrit verses, leaving the family frightened, Suman recalled. He also said that the child expressed love to everyone present, including the family's driver.

Suman described his son as a loving child and said he still struggles to understand how such a painful tragedy happened to the family. He added that, for parents, losing a child is an especially profound grief.

Wife Alka Suman asked doctors to end his suffering

Suman recalled that his wife asked doctors to relieve their son from his suffering after his condition became extremely serious. He initially resisted, saying they would continue fighting until the end and hoping that the child could be saved.

According to Suman, doctors told the family that the end had come and that the boy was in great pain. He later acknowledged that Alka had made a difficult decision as a mother who could not bear to see her son continue suffering.

After his son's death, Suman said his interest in money and fame disappeared. He continued working because he still had responsibilities towards other members of his family and wanted to support them.

Return to television hosting

Suman has since returned to hosting through his digital talk show 'Shekhar Tonite'. The programme began on 15 May, 2026, and its first season recently concluded.

Before this return, he was known for 'Movers and Shakers'. After staying away from this kind of show for about 14 years, he resumed late-night talk and political satire with 'Shekhar Tonite'. The programme discusses contemporary issues in his distinctive style.

Conclusion

Shekhar Suman's interview focuses on his son's illness, the family's final decisions and the lasting effect of the loss. He says he continued working to meet family responsibilities before returning to hosting with 'Shekhar Tonite'.