EXCLUSIVE: Rakesh Roshan who underwent throat cancer surgery says, 'I am on a fast track recovery'

Rakesh Roshan, who was suffering from throat cancer, in a text confirmed that he is having a fast track recovery post surgery. Read on.

By Bhavna Agarwal

Updated on Mar 26, 2019 | 11:57 AM IST | 352.6K

Rakesh Roshan recently underwent surgery for throat cancer.

It was only yesterday, i.e. Tuesday, when everyone woke up to the sad news of Hrithik Roshan's father and film-maker Rakesh Roshan suffering from throat cancer. The good news, however, is that the film-maker has had a successful surgery and is recovering fast. Confirming the same to PINKVILLA, senior Roshan in a text said, "All procedures went very well & I am on fast track recovery." Hrithik in a post yesterday had announced the sad news with a picture of the father-son duo.

His post read, “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.” Replying to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's tweet wishing speedy recovery to Mr Roshan, Hrithik updated that the surgery was successful.

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. . Love you Dad.

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. https://t.co/BS42lCy0Kn

We wish him a speedy recovery!

Meanwhile, many other Bollywood celebs including Sonali Bendre, Irrfan Khan, Tahira Khurrana are battling cancer. Sonali has been keeping her fans updated with her progress and her bravery is something to look out for. The actor has been an inspiration to say the least to many survivors.