Filmmaker Rakesh Roshan underwent surgery after he was diagnosed with early stage of for throat cancer in January last year. The news was revealed by his son Hrithik Roshan via social media before the senior Roshan went in for surgery. The family's well wishers, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, had prayed for his good health. However, Rakesh Roshan has now said that he knew he had cancer even before he went for a test. After his recovery, the filmmaker has quit smoking but continues to consume a small amount of alcohol as it makes him feel mentally fit. Also Read - David Warner transforms into Ayushmann Khurrana with a hilarious twist in THIS deepfake video
"Cigarettes have become bygones for me, but I still take two pegs almost every evening. It's not allowed but I feel mentally fit - and that's all that matters isn't it? My latest PET scan says I am fine. I knew I had cancer even before I went to test for it... I don't know why but I had a gut feeling that such an obstinate blister can only be cancer. I told my gut feeling even to the doctor," Rakesh Roshan told TOI. Also Read - Republic Day 2021: From Shah Rukh Khan in Swades to Aamir Khan in Sarfarosh, 6 actors who played some inspiring patriotic characters
After his surgery, the filmmaker had thanked everyone saying that he was feeling all right. A source close to the Krrish maker revealed, "Ever since the diagnosis, Rakeshji has been upbeat cheerful and not at all daunted by the setback. He went into surgery with his wife, brother (composer Rajesh Roshan), son Hrithik and daughter Sunaina by his side and the surgery went smoothly. He is expected home by the end of this week." Also Read - Gauahar Khan and Zaid Darbar set couple goals again as they dance to Hrithik Roshan-Amesha Patel's Kaho Naa Pyar Hai — watch video
In an earlier conversation, Rakesh had said, "I've always been a fighter and I believe in karma. I've always tried to do the right things in life. Somewhere I believe your deeds will be reflected in what you get in life. Setbacks, there will be, but I firmly believe God is watching over me and my family."
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