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The versatile actor and director Rakesh Roshan has been diagnosed with early stage throat cancer.

The news has come out after his son, actor Hrithik Roshan shared that Rakesh Roshan 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."

 

 

 

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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.

A post shared by Hrithik Roshan (@hrithikroshan) on Jan 7, 2019 at 7:46pm PST

Rakesh Roshan is best-known for directing films like Koi… Mil Gaya, Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai, Karan Arjun, and Khoon Bhari Maang among others. He is as well known for his performance in films like Khoobsurat, Khel Khel Mein and others.

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

-Sowmya Sangam