Bigg Boss Marathi 6: 'Chhota Don' Prabhu Shelke Battles Thalassemia, Family Sold Land for Treatment

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News18•13-01-2026, 09:15
Bigg Boss Marathi 6: 'Chhota Don' Prabhu Shelke Battles Thalassemia, Family Sold Land for Treatment
- •Prabhu Shelke, known as 'Chhota Don' on social media, is a contestant on 'Bigg Boss Marathi 6'.
- •He hails from a poor family in Valkhed village, Partur taluka, Jalna district, and has 2.3 million Instagram followers.
- •Shelke suffers from Thalassemia, a serious illness requiring monthly blood transfusions for the past eight years.
- •His family sold their agricultural land to cover the high costs of his Thalassemia treatment.
- •During the first episode, he was hurt by Vishal Kotian's comment and expressed his struggle with the disease and hope for support.
Why It Matters: Social media star Prabhu Shelke, 'Chhota Don', is battling Thalassemia, with his family sacrificing land for his treatment.
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