Actor-director Rakesh Roshan diagnosed with early-stage cancer

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Filmmaker and actor Rakesh Roshan has been diagnosed with early-stage throat cancer. Actor Hrithik Roshan shared a picture on Instagram telling his followers that his father was diagnosed with an early stage of the disease and that Roshan senior will be undergoing surgery for the same.

Hrithik Roshan shared on Instagram, “Asked my dad for a picture this morning. Knew he wouldnt 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.”

Rakesh Roshan has directed films like Koi… Mil Gaya, Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai, Karan Arjun and Khoon Bhari Maang among others. He is also known for his performance in movies like Khoobsurat and Khel Khel Mein.

Rakesh Roshan’s daughter Sunanina Roshan was diagnosed with cervical cancer a few years ago but emerged as a survivor.