Shoaib Ibrahim's Father In ICU After Suffering Another Stroke; Actor Shares Emotional Note Urging Fans To Pray

Television actor Shoaib Ibrahim has shared that father, who had a brain stroke earlier, is back in intensive care after another stroke on 23 May. In an emotional appeal on Instagram, Shoaib Ibrahim asked followers to pray, saying doctors consider the next 24 hours very critical for father’s condition in the ICU.

In the Instagram story, Shoaib Ibrahim revealed that father suffered the latest stroke on the morning of 23 May and was immediately admitted to hospital. Updating fans about the situation, Shoaib Ibrahim wrote, "Need all your prayers & duas for papa. Papa again had a stroke this morning and has been admitted to the ICU. Please, please keep him in your prayers. The next 24 hrs are crucial."

Shoaib Ibrahim family health battles and ICU update

This fresh health scare arrives at a difficult time for the Ibrahim family, which has already been coping with serious medical issues. Shoaib Ibrahim’s wife, actor Dipika Kakar, recently underwent treatment for stage 2 liver cancer. Dipika Kakar had a tumour removal surgery in June 2025 and later shared with viewers that doctors have now declared Dipika Kakar tumour-free.

Shoaib Ibrahim earlier disclosed that Dipika Kakar needed another medical procedure before that major operation. Dipika Kakar had a cyst removal surgery, linked to the larger treatment plan for liver cancer. Throughout this phase, Dipika Kakar has been speaking directly to fans about the diagnosis, the surgeries, and recovery through regular videos on her YouTube channel, which document health progress.

Shoaib Ibrahim recalls father’s 2021 stroke and care

Shoaib Ibrahim’s father had first suffered a serious brain stroke in 2021, after which the family shifted father to Shoaib Ibrahim’s home. Shoaib Ibrahim, Dipika Kakar and caretaker Dev then took responsibility for daily care. At that time, Shoaib Ibrahim shared that a clot in the brain left father’s left side partially paralysed and that the initial 72 hours were extremely critical.

Following the 2021 incident, Shoaib Ibrahim regularly informed viewers about father’s health through vlogs and social media updates. While the family never officially declared that father had fully recovered, Shoaib Ibrahim often stressed staying hopeful and maintaining a positive atmosphere at home. The latest stroke has again placed the family in a tense waiting period, as doctors observe the response to treatment.

Shoaib Ibrahim and Dipika Kakar daily routine and family life

Alongside these health concerns, Shoaib Ibrahim has also spoken about lifestyle changes in Dipika Kakar’s routine after cancer treatment. In a vlog, Shoaib Ibrahim mentioned that Dipika Kakar now wakes up at 7 am, goes for a morning walk, and avoids eating anything after 7 pm, carefully planning meals and rest to support recovery and protect the liver.

Despite strict dietary rules, Dipika Kakar has said that cooking remains an important interest and wants to keep posting recipes on the YouTube channel. Shoaib Ibrahim and Dipika Kakar married in 2018 and welcomed a son in 2023. The couple is now focusing on looking after both Shoaib Ibrahim’s father in ICU and Dipika Kakar’s long-term health while staying connected with fans who continue to send prayers.