'Toh Tu Dr Kafeel hai? Dekhta Hu Tujhe': Words that Changed Dr Kafeel Khan's Life | The Quint

In his 300-page memoir on the 2017 Gorakhpur oxygen tragedy, in which 63 children and 18 adults died at the BRD hospital, Dr Kafeel Khan recalls those 54 tense hours in the hospital, his subsequent incarceration, his time in prison, and his fight for justice. He speaks to The Quint about other inmates, the fears of his family, and fighting depression.
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[@demonslayer4071]

Remember this man saved many kids life , got blamed for deeds he didn't do and went to jail for the crime he never committed. He is a national hero.

[@AbdulAziz-nn9zu]

Edit your comment please mension Jawan movie story😢😢

[@sauron2000000]

For some.

[@findideaaboutphotography1364]

Sirf jain nhi gaya, bohot hi hard torture kiya gya tha

[@dr.kafeelkhan]

Thank you @saumya @quint for bringing out the truth Amazing work 🙏

[@tamannashakeb4018]

We all have immense respect for you Dr. KHAN. May be it's only a book for everyone, but for some and specially for you it's a pain worth sharing. I am sure, you are emerging strong everyday now.

[@Ghasi83]

As a young muslim doctor myself I don't know if I would've survived the tragedy u have endured without going insane or committing suicide. You are an inspiration Sir 🥲 I'm in tears.

[@mohammad10112]

Asalamualikum sir Indeed You are an inspiration

[@shahids79]

Thank you Dr Kafeel for helping the poor and standing strong. We need more people to come out like you. May The Almighty bless you & your family with long life and good health. Ameen

[@SAFFRONINFERNO]

They brought out no Truth They showed only one side of the story

[@venkteshkumargupta5992]

He is real example of doctors and iconic youth for humanitarian

[@apprenticehealer]

"Justice is very costly and its not for poor people" it hit me so hard, but nobody can deny it under the shades of current circumstances

[@masoomsanadi]

Absolutely right and true

[@masoomsanadi]

This is why judiciary must also be questionable.

[@masoomsanadi]

This is why we must vote, "not only educated people" but "righteous people.".

[@nkd1112]

You are an inspiration sir , not just to the young doctors but also to people who dare to speak against wrong .A true SUPERHERO

[@behappy-mg7rt]

Upper caste people, say him traitor...I love your appreciate for dr kafeel.

[@nkd1112]

@@behappy-mg7rt It’s not about class but about the mindset of the people. And thank you

[@sulaimanmohamedkassamsait1733]

@@nkd1112 absolutely true

[@fatherofallgameover3319]

@@behappy-mg7rt manuwaadi h bhank lode rss wale or MN khud hindu hu

[@leenajose2657]

Soon INDIA will be a land of nomads and babas and will be overtaken by others coz they are making history repeat. Ppl like kanhaiya , dr . Shashi tharoor are national treasures . Foolish ppl of India can’t make out the right ppl from the wrong ….it’s so sad .what’s the use of being all what the world tells of India , what’s the use of reaching the space and the moon …..as long as ppl don’t open their eyes and see what exactly is happening….then there’s nothing left

[@advinsatheesh466]

Imagine being stopped from doing ur duty by a chief minister and chief minister abusing him. Its shameless that he is awarded the best chief minister award by Central govt. After all modi and yogi belongs to same party. And ur my role model Dr. Kafeel Khan sahab. Respect

[@getreal1052]

Awarded by the central govt... They are birds of a feather...

[@advinsatheesh466]

@@getreal1052 true

[@multanimohdhamza7024]

Agree

[@sagaronline265]

not same party my friend,same category - PSYCHO MANIAC.

[@dr.morphine4685]

Time to kick out criminal no.1 Ajay Bisht from the govt!

[@ThDaniel]

This is why you should vote for educated politician and not based on religion.

[@SAFFRONINFERNO]

Muslim's vote only for muzlim in their majority area's Start your GYAAN from there

[@neilessays]

@@SAFFRONINFERNO so Hindus decided the same. Logic got killed in your answer mate.

[@honestperson4811]

@@SAFFRONINFERNO burnol le lagalein..Dard hoga peeche Andh bhakht🤣🤣

[@khursheedjaveed]

@@neilessays 🔥

[@viqarahmed9479]

Ek sadak chap takle ko Cm banaya hai UP ki chutia janta ne.

[@rameezrazaansari4534]

There is an African man who saved a French kid and french government gave him French citizenship...and here is our government who is punishing a doctor for saving our citizen's lives

[@gotit547]

We are 3rd class country

[@deadsoulgamer4440]

what did the french people did to prophet do you remember ?

[@jatinguchiya3209]

Waise France ki tarif karne par koi "go to France" kyo nahi chillata?

[@gotit547]

@@jatinguchiya3209 Gand fatti to compare ourselves with 1st world countries....We feel good about ourselves by comparing with troubled nations

[@shravankhedekar3302]

@@gotit547 we are not 3rd world country. We are developing countries. The true 3rd world countries are nk,pak,srilanka, African countries etc.

[@Ghasi83]

As a young muslim doctor myself I don't know if I would've survived the tragedy Drsab has endured without going insane or committing suicide. You are an inspiration Drsab. 🥲 I'm in tears.

[@dr.kafeelkhan]

Believe in Almighty choose right path 🤲

[@nabadutta]

In west Bengal, Mamata Banerjee did the same thing with a very senior and reputed doctor. No she didn't send him to jail. But ruined his career. Pathetic situation all over the country. More power to you Dr. Kafeel.

[@myfuhrerr]

chk this jihadi doctors before videos

[@adrijabasak1450]

@@nabadutta please could you tell the name of the doctor? Would like to read on his story as well.

[@nabadutta]

@@adrijabasak1450 His name is Dr. S P Gorai. He was the director of Bangur neuroscience Institute.

[@soumyadipdey6531]

No hindu muslim christian sikh...we must fight together...must fight hard...there will be a new dawn someday...

[@jk_vlogs7477]

💯

[@souvitdas3378]

Fight what

[@joshua_here5849]

@@souvitdas3378 we are in a global pandemic

[@akbarhussainlaskar9703]

@@souvitdas3378 fight radicalisation.....

[@akbarhussainlaskar9703]

@@souvitdas3378 fight polarisation by politicians

[@nazrerehan9017]

Justice is very costly poor people can't afford it.... True words sir..

[@masoomsanadi]

This is why judiciary must also be questionable.

[@rohandalvi8045]

"Justice is very costly, it's not for poor people" those lines are harsh reality 😞

[@masoomsanadi]

Absolutely right That is why judiciary must be questionable.

[@northeast7416]

No poor middle class bcz poor gets the privilege sayng im poor

[@81rahulgupta]

As a doctor, Dr Kafeel is an inspiration for the whole medical fraternity. What he has faced is the worst nightmare any doctor can imagine. May God give you more strength to make this world a better place.

[@manashimallik7180]

He paid price for going out of his way to save children from dying. And that's the state of my country. No surprise why people usually don't do their job properly.

[@drhidayath]

@ISHANT SHEWALE are you living in pak ?

[@UnityInDiversity71]

@ISHANT SHEWALEwho were the children who died?? Who tried to save those children?? A terrorist?? Double shame on you.

[@nafees_ur_rehman]

@ISHANT SHEWALE 2rs

[@SAFFRONINFERNO]

@@nafees_ur_rehman JihadiLogic

[@nafees_ur_rehman]

@@SAFFRONINFERNO bhakti me shakti hai chattokarita me avval hai aur vo hai bhakt

[@MM-lg4qo]

Hatsoff to Guts of this person for fighting such a great battle … always wishing him best in future… amazing inspirational personality…👍👍👍

[@drruchichettri9854]

Huge respect for Dr Kafeel. 🙏🏼 It's so sad that everything happened and we as a society could not do anything for him even though we know what happened.

[@senguptasayn]

Doctor Kafeel is an inspiration. His courage and determination and conviction is simply amazing.very motivating.

[@ronaldverghese1206]

Hitting Like is not enough. It is a decade of pain that this reputed person, citizen of India , Dr, Son, Husband, Father etc has gone through. He had spoken the truth. Unfortunately the justice is awaited! This is History! Never can be forgotten! Should be remembered by our many generations to come! Last but not the least, Kudos to quint team..

[@kallolchandrabarman4537]

This man explain everyones problem in this video . Salute this man

[@nayeemks]

His story is a proof that - No matter how much a Egoistic person tries to cover the truth, it comes out. Truth prevails.

[@aairak4212]

Keep unveiling the truth Quint ❤️

[@jhangiriqbal3507]

Love you

[@SAFFRONINFERNO]

Truth My Foot This is one sided Vomit

[@aakashpatel7428]

@@SAFFRONINFERNO no this is no bias news ok...

[@aakashpatel7428]

@@SAFFRONINFERNO if you don't believe than go zee news r.bharat india tv. watch the bias news..

[@SAFFRONINFERNO]

@@aakashpatel7428 is actually GunturRizebagBeggarCoolie Phatoo junk

[@coolguyone667]

He is not less than a messiah to those children he saved. Long live sir.

[@evensaj]

Dr Kafeel has got the balls of steel. he is so upbeat even after facing so many hardships.

[@DrSwaRa1]

Dr Kafeel, if u are reading this, i want to say you are strong, slowly but surely we will overcome this kind stupid and torturous people.

[@gitasingh1437]

It is shameful ,the way Dr Kafeel has been treated. God bless you and we all appreciate your amazing work. You are a HERO and you lack of bitterness makes you a special soul.🙏

[@Anupamdas261]

My respect for this person increases.❤️everyone should have brace the religion of humanity

[@Arpitcharak]

Deeply pained by this

[@muskansiddikee2171]

Jannah is for you Dr ❤️ I pray that Allah grants you paradise cuz the one who stands up against injustice and for truth then Allah is with that person.

[@AFSARAHMED4]

I only came to know about him and his story about children dying after watching jawan. Well said salute to you sir

[@kashifsyed9361]

Afsos hamari ghaflat pr

[@bhapirai7309]

Brave person and a gud human and an ideal citizen

[@anamika1089]

Dr. Kafeel ji was absolutely right...It has to be change..because he can only talk about Ali , Bajarang Bali...After all he is a baba how can he talk talk about education and employment and anything?

[@farisma2273]

Only one word dear Doctor: Respect 🙌

[@Kalamtodh]

In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.

[@atirkhan]

He would be hero for billions who have wisdom . Courageous and good guy . Would like to see him in all

[@Sandeep-oi8uw]

Doctor Kafeel is an inspiration. May God bless him and his family.

[@ancymathew2027]

Dr.Kafeel you are an inspiration! Keep up the good work

[@megha2353]

Wow! He is absolutely brave person !

[@tabrezahmed6464]

In tears , Literally goosebumps when he said he missed to see his children grow. Your story and struggle is indeed inspiring. Jai Hind.

[@beulahlad3576]

Same here, very heartbreaking 😢

[@rakeshbaidya9893]

Thank you guys for covering the story. It put light on many unknowns moments of this national hero

[@Abs-dk2mt]

Dr kafeel is a humble human full of integrity. May you get all the success you deserve

[@manoharlal1566]

This person has more guts than savarkar

[@binuvarghese4667]

Maafiveer was a coward , a traitor.

[@shravankhedekar3302]

And gandhiji a best spy

[@nsha4535]

Savarkar...? A staunch right-wing extremist who boot licked British? Come on man..

[@mrwasimmohammad]

Justice is very costly and it's not for poor people. This line touched me

[@dr.respectdis7895]

Hats off to this doctor A ray of hope for us young doctors

[@arshdeepsethi5569]

Pained to see that someone who is doing good is being persecuted.... We are proud of you Dr Kafeel... You indeed became a hero afterall..... Light of truth always pierces through darkness

[@fullstarlaming7937]

Dr.khan is an exemplary person. Wish we have more people like him...

[@rajan8581]

More power to you sir ...

[@videoabhishek]

Thank You SRK for showing Dr. Kafil Khan's predicament in your movie Jawan 🙏

[@izharkhan764]

Courageous, brave and sheer will powered are the words well suited to Dr Kafeel Khan. Keep standing straight and do the good work.

[@tokoyanki1088]

Thank you Jawan movie for making him and his story more clear to us. P.S- I gota read that novel.

[@beeing5678]

Respect for this person📈

[@prajuktatarafdar]

God give strength to everyone facing injustice 🙏🙏 Character assassination in any field by anybody is just not done ... God is watching justice will be served

[@ninadsentinel]

I have always accused Quint of being bigoted but this piece of interview is a gem. Dr Kafeel is such a level headed person despite been through so much.

[@peep7580]

Bigoted...? Quint..? We don't need your validation.

[@ninadsentinel]

@@peep7580 I haven’t opined on you or for you. My judgement and opinions are towards a public channel, not sure what offends you. But it’s good to see liberal masks peel off at a slight hint of opposing view.

[@rushdi82]

@@ninadsentinel real liberal won't get offended by your remarks. You just quoted what you felt, following change in perception based on this reporting. You're are perfectly fine buddy. Cheer up! You did not impose anything nor you were disrespectful.

[@saimarazzak6495]

@@ninadsentinel whatever you do, people have something to say,

[@rockyugly8821]

@@peep7580 I'm a liberal and we don't need fake liberals like you. All criticisms are welcome

[@mini8908]

I hope justice is granted to this man...hats off to u sir..

[@nishajaihindajain9192]

Who are here after JAWAN movie

[@prernasharma1009]

Thank you for what you did. We all are happy that you got a chance to express yourself and bring the reality in front of all of us. May you have the courage and blessings you deserve.

[@manavgupta9168]

This man is on the path of becoming legend soon

[@lataramooji5234]

Dr K Khan... indeed you're a HERO in the hearts of the poor. Reality you faced..

[@channel-xh3hp]

Sir you are our inspiration, you have suffered so much but still you stand-up again.

[@ShabsQui]

May Allah protect Dr. Kafeel from these fitnas and give him highest rank both in this duniya and akhirah..

[@dr.kafeelkhan]

🤲

[@MDKHAN-od1hk]

Aameen

[@nitish2550]

I am a Hindu but I hope what you said becomes true.

[@ranafirdaus5227]

Ameen

[@saniyaahmad3153]

Ameen

[@faiz9071]

Literally after watching for 3 minutes my eyes were filled with tears You know what I am not be able to watch this video fully. It was horrible what happened to him.

[@faizisvlog6830]

He is my paediatric professor I'm so proud as his student

[@ektapaivarma9644]

So shocking.. Thanks to quint for bringing out his side of the story! Sad and painful to watch. Hope he gets justice soon

[@drmedituber1902]

Salute to you Sir....U r an inspiration to young doctors.

[@Ajajul9737]

I whatch this video and I literally crying 🥺

[@Dr.Anishkumar.]

This Line still True "Justice is very costly and its not for poor people" it hit me so hard, but nobody can deny it under the shades of current circumstance

[@mahetalat5589]

When you see such stories you feel there is no justice in the world 😢

[@Ashallmusica]

That's the most painful feeling when your own child didn't recognised you.

[@faradmodi9197]

Nobody should go thru what Dr. Kafeel Khan has been through..

[@sk.suleman4766]

Kafeel Khan the guy really helping the poor people in Village areas..Hats off to U kafeel sir..

[@shivbhaktsena009]

Who is here after movie jawaan he is legend dr kafeel... Whom jawan shown like lady doctor saving life of kids.. But was charged

[@mohamedshabaz1289]

We will never forget Dr. Kafeel khan

[@waseemkhan7824]

It's not about Hindu or Muslim or Christian or Sikh ......It's about the Constitution of our Country (We the People of India) lets pray for peace, compassion and harmony for our country......

[@saniyadindore7392]

He is such a gold person even after all that he has gone through! Only love and respect and good wishes🥺❤️

[@sayit3194]

He fought back with a smile 😊

[@Therightway208]

"Roti, kapda, Makaan, health, Education, Employment.-- System Needs And justice is very costly and its not for Poor People. "" - Current Indian Democracy

[@akramdeaf]

THIS MADE ME MUCH INSPIRATION AND MOTIVATION .. HAT OFF TO SALUTE DR. KAFEEL KHAN

[@ND-bv2ke]

Dr.Kafeel you are a hero …Thank you for sharing the truth about this corrupt yogi government…Divine justice will be served …🙏

[@sanjeevmukherjee857]

Real doctors are rear in this era.👍👍👍

[@tasneemshaikh4992]

Huge respect for him..

[@mdkhairulalam2564]

Your positive expression give spirit to many people! Salute your positive attitude 👌

[@j.g.j.g3600]

You have done great work, God bless you.

[@vishalmishra5688]

This is truth...Sir we know u r right.. Justice will come

[@shalus7721]

Breaks my heart.

[@kulrajsingh8477]

One of the worst horror to see, how a doctor can be crushed in this system without any reason

[@Sochsamajhseparey]

Wow nice dr. Kafeel. Sir we are proud of you.and the world need prople like you❤

[@MdAnwer-iz6im]

To all those doctors protesting in Delhi for your rights, more power to you...but just one thing. Where were you when your fellow doctor was been abused, tortured, prisoned on false claims and all the astrocities he is mentioning. Don't you think a man who proved his absolute professionalism and saved so many kids deserved your support ?

[@SAFFRONINFERNO]

Doctor's protesting is due to SC created scenario you Fool Do some basic research before posting crap

[@jaijawanjaikisan8844]

@@SAFFRONINFERNO shut up gufa putra..don't spread your dirty bloody genocide goons ideology here...

[@aaadi157]

@@SAFFRONINFERNO it is government that told sc that it will hold counselling even after sc suggested them to apply it from next year

[@SAFFRONINFERNO]

@@aaadi157 And Why did matter reach SC?

[@TheStoicApe]

@@SAFFRONINFERNO shut up saffron chaddi.. bangal mein aake ye sab karke dikhao..

[@Globalcitizen11272]

Extremely touching, it moved me to tears!!! May Almighty shower His choices blessings upon you and your whole family..... Ameen!!!

[@Sarakhan-gq9rc]

Proud of you doctor.. May allah protect u and ur family from those evil people..ameen. inshallah i will also become a pediatrician like u oneday.

[@ShirishaPhsd]

Thanks quint for not following th e trend and revisiting this case..Dr.sahab apke sath jo guzari. Kabhi uski bharpai nahi ho sakti. Par apne jo kiya uske liye log apko Kai saalo tak yaad rakhenge.

[@mfm3540]

You are our inspiration . It's difficult to stood strong When you have slapped with such cases that too when the chief minister himself and big officers are behind you... I respect you from my heart more than any hero and ministers and I pray for you and your family . God bless you and your family. Kafeel ji be strong !❤️

[@farehaaslam5177]

Salute to this man

[@Aslaan1]

Genuine doctor feels suffocating in his own country. Shame

[@Bokoyo]

Absolutely truth and I believe every word he's saying, judiciary is working like a hitman for BJP and RSS.

[@sahilrao6112]

@ahmed gamer not really, but if the baby also one day says freedom was given as bheekh, for sure the biggest bhimharis (RSS and Run-Out) are to be blamed.

[@aditisingh792]

Dr. Kafeel Khan hats off 🤝🤝🙌🙌🙌

[@sanayaseen-y2u]

Jawaan movie character eeram's story was inspired from Dr. Kafeel khan's story

[@ITZSARA6]

Dr.Kafeel Khan is the “TRUE NATIONAL HERO”!! Thanks for saving those children in need 🙏🏻🙏🏻 So much respect for you!! ❤️❤️

[@liyaqatrashid4494]

Feeling proud after seeing mam wearing kashmiri traditional part of dress. PHERAN . ❤️❤️

[@anitapuyam8344]

He must be awarded n honoured instead he is humiliated..ye jo India hai n

[@yashvisingh4942]

This is extremely disturbing, the pain that undertrials undergo...the less privileged, the marginalised, that suffer the blame at the hands of the powerful ....dear god😖