Raju Kher says Anupam Kher footed the bill for his bladder‑cancer surgery in 2004

Raju Kher, 69, reveals that his elder brother Anupam Kher paid the entire cost of his bladder‑cancer treatment in 2004. The younger Kher was diagnosed with a tumour in his urinary bladder that year and learned the disease was at the first of five stages, growing fast. Anupam was shooting abroad when Raju broke the news; he quit the shoot and flew to Mumbai, urging his brother to go to Lilavati Hospital. Raju complained about the hospital’s price, prompting Anupam to warn him to stay quiet and follow his advice. Without Raju’s knowledge, Anupam quietly settled all medical expenses. Doctors removed Raju’s bladder in a 17‑hour operation and fashioned a new bladder from his large intestine, connecting it to his kidneys and urinary tract. Raju describes Anupam as a “father figure” and says the support gives him confidence that he is not afraid of anything. He also stresses that he does not take his brother’s help for granted. In the same interview, Raju updated on sister‑in‑law Kirron Kher’s health, saying she is “alright” and now only needs an injection as part of her ongoing cancer treatment.## Context The Kher brothers are veteran actors in Bollywood, and family support during serious illness is common in Indian society, where medical costs can be high and personal networks often fill financial gaps.