In a recent interview on a local outlet, television star Saleem Sheikh championed strength of mind in overcoming any challenges as he recalled his battle with a difficult illness nearly three years ago. “In 2021, I got sick,” remarked the Fairy Tale actor as he mused over the toll his illness took over his body. Casting his mind back to the weight loss that followed and the shock of the changes in his physical appearance, Saleem continued, “It was a very difficult time. I was so depressed. I was physically recovering, but everyone who saw me was really taken aback because I had lost so much weight.” However, despite the trauma of falling severely ill, Saleem maintained that his strong inherent faith coupled with his ability to maintain his daily routine allowed him to move steadily forward. “I think if you believe in God and have faith then everything will get better,” he noted. “You need to be mentally very strong. I tried to stick to my routine as much as I could.” Sheikh added that his philosophy applied to more than just overcoming a physical illness.