Panchayat Actor Aasif Khan Suffers Heart Attack, Shares Emotional Note After Being Hospitalised In Mumbai: 'Life Is Short'

Actor Aasif Khan, best known for his role in the popular web series Panchayat, recently suffered a heart attack. Khan took to social media on Tuesday (July 15) to express gratitude and share his health update with his followers.

According to a report in India Today, Aasif was rushed to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. Fortunately, the actor is now stable and recovering well.

Posting a photo from the hospital, he wrote an emotional note on his Instagram story. Along with a picture of the ceiling, he wrote, "Realising after watching this for past 36 hours. Life is short, don't take one day for granted. Everything can change in a moment. Be grateful for all you have and all that you are. Remember who is more important to you and always cherish them. Life is a gift and we are blessed."

In another story update, he revealed, "Over the past few hours, I've been dealing with some health issues that required hospitalisation. I'm grateful to share that I'm now on the road to recovery and feeling much better. I truly appreciate all the love, concern, and well-wishes."

He added, "Your support means the world to me. I'll be back very soon. Until then, thank you for keeping me in your thoughts."

Aasif Khan's journey in entertainment industry

Hailing from Rajasthan, Aasif began his career in theatre before landing character roles in acclaimed projects like Mirzapur, Paatal Lok, and Jamtara.

His breakthrough came with Panchayat, where his performance was widely appreciated. Known for his versatility and grounded screen presence, Aasif has steadily carved a space for himself in the OTT landscape.

Aasif started his acting career as a junior artist in films like Salman Khan's Ready and Hrithik Roshan's Agneepath. He later acted in popular films like Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, Pagglait and Kakuda.