Kaalu Don's Bigg Boss Fame Hides Family's Grim Reality: Thalassemia Battle, Financial Woes

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News18•14-01-2026, 13:29
Kaalu Don's Bigg Boss Fame Hides Family's Grim Reality: Thalassemia Battle, Financial Woes
- •Prabhu Shelke, known as Kaalu Don, is a contestant on Bigg Boss Marathi 6, gaining popularity.
- •Despite his cheerful persona, Prabhu and his younger brother Suraj suffer from Thalassemia, a severe disease.
- •Their family lives in a 10x10 ft room in Valkhed village, Partur taluka, Jalna district, facing extreme poverty.
- •The family needs 50 lakh rupees for the brothers' Thalassemia treatment; they sold 2 acres of farmland for earlier medical expenses.
- •Prabhu's participation in Bigg Boss is driven by his goal to win, build a house for his family, and fund their treatment.
Why It Matters: Bigg Boss Marathi contestant Kaalu Don's fame masks his family's struggle with Thalassemia and poverty.
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