Actor Arjun Bijlani, who is currently entertaining audiences on Laughter Chefs and will next be seen in the Netflix project Chumbak, recently visited cancer patients in Chhattisgarh. Spending time with young children undergoing treatment and interacting with their families left the actor deeply emotional and strengthened his resolve to spread awareness about cancer and preventive healthcare.
Reflecting on the experience, Arjun said, “It is heartbreaking when you see a two-year-old child suffering from cancer. Their parents are deeply distressed and are doing everything they can for treatment. Meeting these families was an emotional experience and makes you realise how precious life is.”
The actor also stressed that social causes should not become the responsibility of one industry alone. According to him, everyone who has the ability to influence people must come together to create awareness.
“Why do we always look at Bollywood for everything? It shouldn’t be just Bollywood. Whether it’s television actors, people from the Telugu, Tamil or Malayalam industries, sports personalities, social media influencers or YouTubers—anyone who has a fan following and can reach people should come together for causes like these,” he said.
Arjun believes that one person’s efforts should inspire others to participate rather than discourage them. “Often, when an actor is supporting a cause, we think, ‘They’re already doing it, so why should I?’ That’s the wrong approach. Instead, we should think, ‘They’re doing it, so I’ll do it too.’ The more people who come together, the more awareness we can create. When you’re serving society, there shouldn’t be any calculations involved,” he shared.
The actor also highlighted the importance of early detection and preventive healthcare. “There’s a saying in English: ‘Prevention is better than cure.’ If a disease is detected early, it can often be dealt with immediately. But if we ignore the signs, it doesn’t just affect one person—it impacts the entire family,” he said.
Encouraging people to prioritise their health and spread awareness, Arjun concluded, “Your life is yours to protect. If we take preventive measures and create awareness, we can make a real difference. Sometimes, a little awareness and timely action can save lives.”
