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Rakesh Roshan Diagnosed With Cancer, Undergoes Surgery, Modi Wishes Him Good Health

Darpan News Desk IANS, 09 Jan, 2019 03:06 AM

    Actor-filmmaker Rakesh Roshan, 69, on Tuesday underwent a surgery after he was diagnosed with early stage of squamous cell carcinoma, a type of cancer.

     

    The surgery, as per doctors, went off well, his actor son Hrithik Roshan said.

     

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi, apart from film fraternity members, prayed for Rakesh's good health.

     
     

    Hrithik shared the news via social media on Tuesday morning, before the senior Roshan underwent surgery.

     

    "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," Hrithik captioned the picture in which the father-son duo have struck the same pose.

     
     
     
     
     
     

    The note drew speedy recovery and good luck wishes from Modi, the film fraternity and fans.

     

    A post on the @narendramodi Twitter handle read: "Dear Hrithik, praying for the good health of Shri Rakesh Roshanji. He is a fighter and I am sure he will face this challenge with utmost courage."

     

    To this, Hrithik responded: "Thank you sir for your concern and good wishes. I am very happy to inform that according to the doctors, his surgery has gone off well."

     

    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.

     

    Actor Tiger Shroff, who considers Hrithik his idol, wrote, “Superhero DNA overnight recovery!” Music composer Vishal Dadlani wrote on his wall, “My very best to him, and of course to all of yoy, @hrithikroshan! I am sure he’ll conquer his too.” Singer Ankit Tiwari also commented, “More power.”

     

    Actor Abhishek Bachchan shared a heart emoji and a thumbs up sign in the comments section. Celebrity photographer Daboo Ratnani also commented, “All the best Uncle.” TV actor Nandish Sandhu also wrote for the senior actor, “Respect and speedy recovery.”

     

    Hrithik's former wife Sussanne Khan wrote: "He is stronger than any superhero. All will go smoothly."

     

    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.

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