Four months after Irrfan Khan was diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer, friend and frequent collaborator Vishal Bhardwaj told reporters recently that the actor is recovering.
The filmmaker, who was at the launch of Hariharan’s single Afsaane, also added that he and Irrfan are in touch with each other.
“Irrfan is in touch with me. It is great that he is recovering and I pray for his speedy recovery. I hope he comes back soon and starts working in films again. I keep talking to him, these days he is sending me voice note by recording songs in his own voice. He is watching cricket too,” said Bhardwaj.
Earlier this year, the Karwaan actor revealed that he has been diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer.
In a statement, he wrote, “The unexpected makes us grow, which is what the past few days have been about. Learning that I have been diagnosed with Neuroendocrine Tumour as of now has admittedly been difficult, but the love and strength of those around me and that I found within me has brought me to a place of hope.
The journey of this is taking me out of the country, and I request everyone to continue sending their wishes. As for the rumours that were floated NEURO is not always about the brain and googling is the easiest way to do research. To those who waited for my words, I hope to be back with more stories to tell.” Irrfan is currently in the US for the treatment.
Vishal Bhardwaj, who announced his next project with Irrfan Khan and Deepika Padukone late last year, decided to put the film on hold after he learnt of the actor’s ill health.
