Sharib Hashmi Opens Up About Financial Struggles As Wife's Cancer Relapses, 'Insurance Can't...'

Sharib Hashmi is widely known for his versatility. He is best known as 'J.K. Talapade' from the hit series, The Family Man. Currently, Sharib and his family is going through a tough phase as his wife, Nasreen, suffered a sixth relapse of cancer. Nasreen was first diagnosed with oral cancer in August 2018. She had been in remission after her last surgery in September 2024, but earlier this year, in 2026, the cancer returned. In a recent interview, Sharib opened up about the financial struggles.

Sharib Hashmi opens up about coping with the difficult phase as his wife, Nasreen's cancer relapses for the sixth time

In a recent interview with Hindustan Times, The Family Man actor opened up about coping with the difficult phase as his wife, Nasreen’s cancer relapses for the sixth time. She was first diagnosed with oral cancer in 2018 and has undergone five surgeries since then. Sharib shared that he is trying to stay positive, as otherwise it will become even more difficult for him. He stated that his wife, Nasreen, is undergoing treatment, and she is responding to it positively. Sharib described Nasreen as a 'big fighter'. He was quoted as saying:

"I am just trying to keep my mind in a positive frame, otherwise it will become very difficult for me to deal with it. The treatment is underway and thankfully she is responding to it positively. My wife is a big fighter, and seeing her spirit gives us hope too. But it is a long journey as the cancer has spread all over the body."

Sharib Hashmi recalls how he and his wife, Nasreen, discovered the cancer relapse

During the same interview, The Family Man star recalled how he and his wife, Nasreen, discovered the cancer relapse. Sharib shared that at the time, Nasreen was coughing for two to 2.5 months. Back then, as many people were coughing due to the poor AQI. So, they thought Nasreen might be coughing for the same reason. They also did an X-ray, and the results were normal.

But in mid-February 2026, Nasreen got a blister in her mouth, and following this, she and Sharib immediately visited the doctor. The doctor asked to get a biopsy and a PET scan done. Sharib revealed that previously the cancer was limited to the mouth, but it has now spread to the lungs, bones, and areas near the heart and liver. Currently, Nasreen is undergoing immunotherapy and chemotherapy.

Sharib Hashmi gets candid about financial struggles amid Nasreen's health struggles

Further in the interview, Sharib got candid about the financial struggles amid his wife, Nasreen’s health struggles. The Family Man actor shared that he needs more work so that he can afford to pay her wife’s medical bills, as the insurance cannot cover the amount of the treatment costs. Sharib stated that they are looking at doing target therapy after Nasreen’s current treatment ends, and it is going to be very expensive. In his words:

"I need more work so that I can afford to pay my wife’s medical bills, as even my insurance can’t cover the amount this treatment costs. I can’t afford to say no to any work right now, as even last year didn’t go well financially for me, and this year has started on this note. I am looking out for more work, so that I don’t have to think about the cost of the treatment my wife needs. We are looking at doing target therapy post the current treatment regime, and it’s going to be very expensive. I am hoping to be able to afford it on my own."

We wish Nasreen a speedy recovery.

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