Bollywood Actor Irrfan Khan Reveals He Has 'Rare Disease'

Actor Irrfan Khan says he is suffering from a rare disease and is fighting for choices.

Last month, filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj had announced that he was pushing back his film, starring Deepika Padukone and Irrfan.

"I am pushing back the film by a few months as both of my lead actors are down with different health problems. Irrfan is down with jaundice," the filmmaker had said.

Now, Irrfan has shared that he has a rare disease and has requested people not to speculate.

"Sometimes you wake up with a jolt with life shaking you up. The last 15 days, my life has been a suspense story. Little had I known that my search for rare stories would make me find a rare disease," Irrfan tweeted on Monday.

"I have never given up and have always fought for my choices and always will. My family and friends are with me and we are working it out the best way possible. In trying times, please don't speculate as I will myself share with you my story within a week - 10 days, when further investigations come with a conclusive diagnosis. Till then, wish the best for me," he added.

🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/JXD8NKwH3D

— Irrfan (@irrfank) March 5, 2018

"I read his message on Twitter and it was shocking to find out about this health," Abhinay Deo, who has directed Irrfan Khan in Blackmail, told mid-day in an interview. The filmmaker, who spent considerable amount of time with the actor on Blackmail sets, added that Irrfan showed no signs of deteriorating health during shooting schedules and that he did not talk about his illness.

"He never showed any signs of illness while we were shooting for Blackmail, nor did he mention anything about it," mid-day quoted the director as saying. Abhinay Deo, who learnt about Irrfan's condition only after the actor released a statement, hasn't spoken to himyet because he and his family "need their privacy" at the moment.

The director also said that Blackmail, which is scheduled to arrive in theatres on April 6, may be rescheduled according to the need of the situation. "As of now, the film is going to release as per schedule on April 6. It all depends on what news comes from Irrfan and his doctors' end. Then we can take a call and defer the release if needed," Mr Deo told mid-day.

BOLLYWOOD WISHES IRRFAN KHAN SPEEDY RECOVERY

A long and healthy life for Irrfan Khan is what celebrities have wished for the actor, who has revealed that he has contracted a "rare disease" and is "fighting for choices".

A prayer to god to grant @irrfank an exceptional talent a long and a healthy life . https://t.co/0Gn9PEDYlD

— Paresh Rawal (@SirPareshRawal) March 6, 2018

Irrfan on Monday issued a statement about his life being shaken up by a rare disease, details of which he will share in a few days once there's a conclusive diagnosis.

Sending you lots of love, positivity and healing Irrfan....big hug

— Nimrat Kaur (@NimratOfficial) March 6, 2018

"Till then, wish the best for me," he wrote.

Following his revelation, the film fraternity has sent out best wishes for his speedy recovery. Here's what they tweeted:

No matter what, I am sure you will emerge as a hero out of this too @irrfank All our prayers with you. Get well soon. https://t.co/mFvI4OW6r8

— Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) March 6, 2018

Paresh Rawal: A prayer to god to grant Irrfan Khan an exceptional talent a long and a healthy life.

Suniel Shetty: No matter what, I am sure you will emerge as a hero out of this too Irrfan Khan All our prayers with you. Get well soon.

Abhishek Bachchan: God speed.

God speed. 🙏🤗

— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) March 5, 2018

Dulquer Salmaan: Wishing for these trying times to pass and praying for your speedy recovery and the best of health and happiness Irfan sir.

Wishing for these trying times to pass and praying for your speedy recovery and the best of health and happiness Irfan sir.

— dulquer salmaan (@dulQuer) March 5, 2018

Nimrat Kaur: Sending you lots of love, positivity and healing Irrfan. Big hug.

Ayushmann Khurrana: We all are with you sir. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Tillotama Shome: There is no way you won't get better soon Irrfan. Just no way. That permutation does not exist.

Sending healing energy nd lots of love for early recovery very soon Irrfan Sahab!
Inshallah !!

— rekha bhardwaj (@rekha_bhardwaj) March 5, 2018

Patralekhaa: Wishing you speedy recovery! Get well soon.

Ritesh Batra: Be well. Sending good vibes.

Dino Morea: Irrfan Khan wish you well and a speedy recovery from whatever it is. God bless.

You will fight whatever odds and win over. I have full faith. My prayers are with you @irrfank . May the force be with you. https://t.co/Lra17IxjDz

— Saumya Tandon (@saumyatandon) March 5, 2018

Ashish Chowdhry: I see you out-performing this one as well Irrfan Khan. It's going to pass... Good things happen to good people. Power to you, sir.