Rajesh Keshav being shifted to Vellore for expert treatment; transported via Air Ambulance

KOCHI: Renowned actor and anchor Rajesh Keshav, who had been undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kochi following cardiac arrest, is being shifted to Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore. It was his friend and colleague Prathap Jayalekshmi who announced this through his Facebook page.

Rajesh, who has been undergoing treatment for the last 29 days, is being shifted to Vellore with the help of an air ambulance. Rajesh's brother Rupesh and his wife Sindhu are also travelling to Vellore. Prathap, who expressed hope that Rajesh would soon return healthy, requested everyone to pray for his health.

Prathap's Facebook post

Our beloved Rajesh is beginning yet another journey today. Together, we’ve travelled joyfully to many countries and countless places. But this time, the journey is from Kochi to Vellore Hospital. Rajesh’s younger brother Rupesh and his wife Sindhu are by his side.

For the past 29 days, we are deeply grateful to the doctors at Lake Shore Hospital, Kochi, for their dedicated treatment; to the sisters—God’s own angels—who cared for Rajesh like a brother, like a son, round the clock; and to the other staff members and management who stood by us with support.

We hold close to our hearts the dear friends in our circle who arranged an air ambulance within a single night so Rajesh could be taken swiftly to Vellore. Our thanks also extend to Union Minister Shri Suresh Gopi, Shri SKN, Shri Yusuffali Sir, the Wayfarer Films team, Swaraj, Sreeni, Rajakrishnan, and so many other friends who coordinated every detail shoulder to shoulder with us. There are still countless names of dear friends left unmentioned…

The special ambulance equipped with a ventilator departed from Lake Shore. Passing Crown Plaza Hotel—where Rajesh had just performed before collapsing—then Vyttila and Palarivattom, it quickly reached Edappally. On the left stood Lulu Mall and Marriott—the very stage where Kochi cheered for him the loudest, the hotel where he had stayed… Would Rajesh recognise these paths as he passed them? Did the wail of the ambulance siren drown out his own voice? We cannot know..??

Crossing Aluva, the ambulance rushed onward to Nedumbassery. In just 15 minutes, all clearances, medical checks, and the loading of medicines and bags were completed. The ICATT team—captain, doctor, and others—stood ready with the air ambulance. With hope that they will reach in an hour and a half, the journey continues.

In Vellore, too, there are some great souls coordinating things. That story will be told later.

To all those who keep calling, messaging, and inquiring about Rajesh’s health—our love and gratitude. Please continue your prayers. Rajesh will return with his old spirit, in full health, very soon. Keep praying, keep waiting.🙏🧿