Maanayata Dutt: Sanjay Dutt to have initial treatment in Mumbai

Updated: Aug 19, 2020, 08:24 IST | IANS | Mumbai

In the statement, Maanayata Dutt said that the initial treatment of Sanjay Dutt would continue at Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai

Sanjay Dutt with wife Maanayata

Maanayata Dutt, the wife of Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt, has released an official statement to update information about the actor, who has been diagnosed with lung cancer. In the statement, Maanayata said that the initial treatment of the actor would continue at Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai. The family would consider going abroad for further treatment when the COVID pandemic situation eases.

The statement read: "To all of Sanju's fans and well-wishers, I can't begin to thank you for the love and warmth you have shown him all these years.

"Sanju has been through many ups and downs in his life, but what has kept him going through every tough phase has always been your adulation and support. And for this, we will always be grateful. We are now being tested through yet another challenge, and I know, the same love and warmth will see him through this time as well.

"As a family, we have decided to face this with positivity and grace. We are going to go about our life as normally as possible, with a smile, because this will be a tough fight and a long journey. And, we need to do this for Sanju, without any negativity setting in.

"In these trying times, unfortunately, I have been unable to be by his side in the hospital, due to my home quarantine which ends in a couple of days. Every battle has a torchbearer and someone who holds the fort. (Sanjay Dutt's sister) Priya who has worked extensively over two decades with our family-run Cancer foundation, and who has also seen her mother battle this illness, has been our incredible torchbearer, while I will hold the fort.

"For those asking, Sanju will complete his preliminary treatment in Mumbai. We will formulate further plans of travel depending on how and when the COVID situation eases. As of now, Sanju is in the best hands of our esteemed doctors at Kokilaben hospital.

"I request everyone, with my folded hands, to stop speculating the stage of his illness and let the doctors continue to do their work. We will update you all regularly with his progress.

"Sanju is not only my husband and father to our children, but he has also been a father figure to Anju and Priya, after losing their parents.

"He is the heart and soul of our family. "While our family is shaken up, we are determined to fight tooth and nail. With God and your prayers on our side, together we will overcome, and emerge as winners," Maanayata concluded her statement.

On August 11, Dutt, who was hospitalised recently due to breathing problem and chest discomfort, shared that he was taking a break for medical treatment.

Although the 61-year-old actor or his family members had not revealed anything officially till then, trade analyst and industry insider Komal Nahta wrote on his verified Twitter account the same evening: "Sanjay Dutt diagnosed with lung cancer. Let's pray for his speedy recovery".

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Sanjay Dutt, wife Maanayata Dutt, sister Priya Dutt spotted leaving for Kokilaben Hospital

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Actor Sanjay Dutt, who has been diagnosed from lung cancer was clicked with his family including his wife Maanayata Dutt and sister Priya Dutt heading to Kokilaben Hospital. (All pictures: Yogen Shah).
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She added, "However, it is my heartfelt request to Sanju's fans to not fall prey to speculations and unwarranted rumours, but to just help us with their ongoing love, warmth and support. Sanju has always been a fighter, and so has our family. God has yet again chosen to test us to overcome the challenges ahead.
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Sanjay Dutt was recently admitted to the hospital when he complained of breathlessness and had also tested negative for COVID-19. And later, he was diagnosed with Lung Cancer. On August 11, Sanjay Dutt tweeted "I am taking a short break from work for some medical treatment. My family and friends are with me and I urge my well-wishers not to worry or unnecessarily speculate. With your love and good wishes, I will be back soon!" (sic). Ever since then, his fans and well-wishers have been praying for the actor's health.
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Speaking about how Sanjay Dutt came to know something was wrong with his health, a source said, "Sanjay was accompanied by his sister Priya Dutt and a friend. Upon reaching the hospital, it was detected that air entry was not happening from his right lung. A CT scan further revealed that there was fluid accumulation in his right lung (pleural effusion) accompanied by two lesions, one on each lung."
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According to media reports, Dutt is most likely to be admitted to the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. His late mother, Nargis Dutt, too had sought treatment there. Meanwhile, the travel logistics are also being worked out, considering the pandemic and long-haul flight. Sanjay Dutt's family and friends are rallying to provide the required assistance.
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Sanjay Dutt's wife Maanayata Dutt released a statement and said that she's confident that this too shall pass. She stated, "I thank everyone who has expressed their well wishes for Sanju's speedy recovery. We need all the strength and prayers to overcome this phase. There is a lot that the family has gone through in the past years but I am confident, this too shall pass."
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On the work front, Dutt will be next seen in Sadak 2. "He is overwhelmed with the outpouring of love coming his way ever since the news of his illness came out. This support is motivating him, even more, to give his fans his best through his work," said a source close to the actor and movie.

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Sanjay Dutt along with wife Maanayata Dutt, sister Priya Dutt and other members of his family were
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