Popular filmmaker and director Mostafa Sarwar Farooki was hospitalized after he fell sick on Monday evening.
His hospitalization was verified by his wife, actor Nusrat Imrose Tisha, reports UNB.
“Mostafa has been feeling a little ill since last evening. After transporting him to the hospital, the doctors advised him to have an angiogram. It was then informed that he had suffered a mild stroke," Tisha said on Facebook at 1am on Tuesday.
“He is now being observed in the neuro ICU. Please keep Mostafa Sarwar Farooki in your prayers," Tisha wrote.
According to sources, the director is at a private hospital in the capital's Panthapath area.
He is currently under observation but is out of danger.
Fans and admirers, including many popular celebrities, have commented on and shared the post while asking for prayers for the acclaimed director.