Rishi Kapoor has finally revealed details about his illness. Rishi, who is now cancer free, has been undergoing treatment in the US for almost a year.
Rishi revealed that he is yet to undergo a bone marrow transplant and won’t be able to return to India at least for another two months.
In a recent interview, Rishi shared details about his fight with the disease and how his family—Neetu Kapoor, children Ranbir Kapoor and Ridhima Kapoor—have been taking care of him through this difficult time.
In conversation with Deccan Chronicle, Rishi said: “Neetu has stood by me like a rock. Otherwise I am too difficult a person to handle as far as food and drink are concerned. My kids Ranbir and Ridhima have really shouldered my problems.”
Talking about his treatment, he added: “My eighth month of treatment started on May 1 in the US. But God has been kind! I am in remission, meaning now I am cancer-free. I will have to do a bone marrow transplant, which in all probability should take another two months minimum. Being in remission is a big thing and it’s all because of my family and my fans' prayers and 'duas' that have worked. I thank them all.”
He said the experience had taught him the importance of patience: “A person like me who has never had patience, this is God’s way of teaching me patience. Getting well is a slow procedure. But it makes you grateful for the gift of life.”
Rishi had shared the news of him flying to the US for medical treatment last year. He had tweeted in September 2018: “Hello all! I am taking a short leave of absence from work to go to America for some medical treatment. I urge my well-wishers not to worry or unnecessarily speculate. It’s been 45 years ‘plus’ of wear and tear at the movies. With your love and good wishes, I will be back soon.”
A few days back, filmmaker Rahul Rawail took to Facebook and shared the news of Rishi being cancer-free. Soon, wishes from fans started pouring in on the social media.