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Bollywood's famous comedian and actor Johnny Lever, who has been making audiences laugh for decades with his comic talent and excellent acting, recently shared a painful chapter of his life. This anecdote is related to his son (Johny Lever Son) Jessie Lever, who faced a fatal disease in childhood. Johnny shared the story of this struggle on former actress Kunikka Sadanand's podcast, in which he described his son's cancer, his determination not to give up, and the power of faith in God.
Johnny Lever Opens Up on Son Jesse’s Health Battle
Johnny Lever said that when his son Jesse was just 10 years old, a lump formed on his neck. Even after many treatments and an operation, the lump could not be removed because it was entangled in the nerves. The doctors clearly refused that doing the operation would not be free from danger - it could lead to loss of vision or paralysis of his body. He said that Jesse was given 40-50 tablets daily, but the lump kept on increasing.
A father's helplessness
Johnny said, "I used to tell my son that I am your father, not God. I will do everything for you, but curing the disease is not in my hands." At that time, Jesse was 12 years old, and children in school used to make fun of him. Johnny gave his son whatever he needed to keep him happy. One day the whole family went on a trip to America and reached a church in New Jersey. There a priest saw Jesse and asked about him and advised them to go to Sloan Kettering Hospital. He said, "God will cure your son."
The beginning of a miracle
This is the same hospital where the famous actress Nargis Dutt was treated. Despite the warnings of doctors in India, Johnny decided to seek advice in America. There, he contacted Dr. Jatin Shah. Johnny said that at that time, he started praying a lot, which was not in his nature earlier. During the operation, he prayed so deeply that he felt as if he himself were in the operating theater. The operation was successful. When Jessie was brought out, he raised his left hand and signaled to his father that he was fine. The entire tumor was removed, and only a small bandage was left on the neck. After this miracle, Johnny gave up all his bad habits and thanked God.
New path for Jesse and Jamie (Johny Lever Son and daughter)
Today, Jesse Lever is completely healthy and cancer-free. He is active on social media and shares videos of himself playing drums and singing. His daughter Jamie Lever has also followed in her father's footsteps and has become a successful stand-up comedian and performing in India and abroad.
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