MUMBAI – Veteran filmmaker-actor Rakesh Roshan has been diagnosed with “early stage squamous cell carcinoma of the throat”, his son, actor Hrithik Roshan said on Tuesday. Hrithik made the revelation on Instagram, adding that his father is set to undergo 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,” the actor wrote.
Hrithik also shared a picture with his 69-year-old father standing side-by-side in a gym.
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The father-son duo has worked together in Hrithik’s launch vehicle Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai, Koi Mil Gaya, Krrish series and Kaabil.
Roshan’s daughter Sunaina was also diagnosed with cervical cancer a few years ago but emerged a survivor.
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Here wishing a speedy recovery to ace- director Rakesh Roshan.
