Actor-filmmaker Rakesh Roshan, 69, has been diagnosed with early stage of squamous cell carcinoma, a type of cancer. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, apart from the film fraternity members, prayed for his good health and sent him wishes on social media.
His son Hrithik Roshan shared the news via social media today, before his father underwent surgery. He shared a picture with his father on his Instagram account. He captioned the picture as, "Asked my dad for a picture this morning. Knew he wouldn't miss gym on surgery day. He is probably the strongest man I know. Got diagnosed with early stage squamous cell carcinoma of the throat a few weeks ago, but he is in full spirits today as he proceeds to battle it. As a family we are fortunate and blessed to have a leader like him."
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The note drew speedy recovery and good luck wishes from PM Narendra Modi, the film fraternity and fans. He took to Twitter to wish Rakesh luck for the surgery and said that he is a fighter who will face the challenge with utmost courage.
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Hrithik promptly replied to the Prime Minister's tweet.
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Hrithik's former wife Sussanne Khan wrote, "He is stronger than any superhero. All will go smoothly." Other popular names who sent in wishes include Abhishek Bachchan, Tiger Shroff, Sanjay Kapoor, Aalim Hakim, Darshan Kumar, Nandish Sandhu, Dabboo Ratnani and Vishal Dadlani.
The family has a cancer survivor in Sunaina Roshan, Hrithik's sister. She fought cervical cancer and survived it. Apart from his acting career, Rakesh Roshan is known for directing films like Kishen Kanhaiya, Karan Arjun, Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai, Koi... Mil Gaya and the superhero Krrish film series.
(With Inputs from IANS)
