Famous Punjabi folk singer Kuldeep Manak has been undergoing treatment at a hospital for chronic coughand dysentery.
According to his wife Sarabjeet Kaur: “My husband has been undergoing treatment for the past seven daysand his condition has not improved much.”
However, Dr Baldeep and Dr Dinesh, who have been treating the singer, said he was out of danger now and he was able to digest medicine. He might be discharged within a week, they added.
Meanwhile, Sarabjeet Kaur has appealed for financial help for the ailing singer. “Anyone who is willing to help us financially can get the amount deposited in our joint bank account No. 064201503100.”
Gurbhajan Gill, president of the Punjabi Sahit Akademi, and Prof Ravinder Bhatthal, former general secretary of the akademi, visited the singer at the hospital and enquired about his health yesterday.
Gurbhajan Gill urged the Punjab government to come up with a special fund or a life insurance scheme to help ailing artistes who had contributed in preserving the rich art and culture of the state.
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