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.”
