<p>Filmmaker-actor Rakesh Roshan has been diagnosed with "early stage squamous cell carcinoma of the throat", his son, actor Hrithik Roshan revealed on Tuesday. Hrithik made the revelation on Instagram, adding his father is set to undergo surgery.<br />
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"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," the actor wrote.<br />
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Hrithik shared a picture with his 69-year-old father standing side-by-side in a gym.</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BsW-YxsnUtI/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">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></p>

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<p>Cell carcinoma of throat is a primary type of throat cancer that affects the flat cells lining the throat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The father-son duo has worked together in Hrithik's launch vehicle 'Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai',&nbsp;'Koi... Mil Gaya', 'Krrish' series and 'Kaabil'.<br />
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Roshan's daughter Sunanina was diagnosed with cervical cancer a few years ago but emerged a survivor.<br />
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Roshan started out as an actor with films such as 'Kaamchor' and 'Khoobsurat', among others but later went to shift gears into filmmaking and sporadic guest appearances.</p>

<p>Some of his notable directorial works include 'Khudgarz', 'Khoon Bhari Maang', 'Karan Arjun' and 'Koyla'.</p>

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Filmmaker-actor Rakesh Roshan has been diagnosed with "early stage squamous cell carcinoma of the throat", his son, actor Hrithik Roshan revealed on Tuesday. Hrithik made the revelation on Instagram, adding his father is set to undergo surgery.

Filmmaker-actor Rakesh Roshan has been diagnosed with "early stage squamous cell carcinoma of the throat", his son, actor Hrithik Roshan revealed on Tuesday. Hrithik made the revelation on Instagram, adding his father is set to undergo surgery. "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," the actor wrote. Hrithik shared a picture with his 69-year-old father standing side-by-side in a gym. View this post 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. . Love you Dad. A post shared by Hrithik Roshan (@hrithikroshan) on Jan 7, 2019 at 7:46pm PST × Cell carcinoma of throat is a primary type of throat cancer that affects the flat cells lining the throat. The father-son duo has worked together in Hrithik's launch vehicle 'Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai', 'Koi... Mil Gaya', 'Krrish' series and 'Kaabil'. Roshan's daughter Sunanina was diagnosed with cervical cancer a few years ago but emerged a survivor. Roshan started out as an actor with films such as 'Kaamchor' and 'Khoobsurat', among others but later went to shift gears into filmmaking and sporadic guest appearances. Some of his notable directorial works include 'Khudgarz', 'Khoon Bhari Maang', 'Karan Arjun' and 'Koyla'. (With PTI inputs)

Rakesh Roshan diagnosed with early stage cancer, son Hrithik salutes his spirit

<p>As a number of Bollywood celebs fight with cancer, Hrithik Roshan <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/rakesh-roshan-diagnosed-with-early-stage-cancer-son-hrithik-salutes-his-spirit-188950">announced today</a> that his father, actor-turned-filmmaker Rakesh Roshan, has been diagnosed with early stage throat cancer.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a development to his health status, Rakesh has now undergone surgery.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hrithik had revealed on Instagram today morning that his father has been diagnosed with "early stage squamous cell carcinoma of the throat.” He captioned a photo with his father: “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.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>"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," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the news spread, PM Modi along with Bollywood stars wished him a speedy recovery. Modi addressed Rakesh as a “fighter” and tweeted: "Dear Hrithik, praying for the good health of Shri Rakesh Roshan Ji. He is a fighter and I am sure he will face this challenge with utmost courage.”</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Dear Hrithik, praying for the good health of Shri Rakesh Roshan Ji. He is a fighter and I am sure he will face this challenge with utmost courage. <a href="https://twitter.com/RakeshRoshan_N?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RakeshRoshan_N</a> <a href="https://t.co/Z0IaYSS4A4">https://t.co/Z0IaYSS4A4</a></p>
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<p>In a reply to PM’s tweet, Hrithik wrote: "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.”</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">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. 🙏🏻 <a href="https://t.co/BS42lCy0Kn">https://t.co/BS42lCy0Kn</a></p>
— Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) <a href="https://twitter.com/iHrithik/status/1082620267883622400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2019</a></blockquote>
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As a number of Bollywood celebs fight with cancer, Hrithik Roshan announced today that his father, actor-turned-filmmaker Rakesh Roshan, has been diagnosed with early stage throat cancer.

As a number of Bollywood celebs fight with cancer, Hrithik Roshan announced today that his father, actor-turned-filmmaker Rakesh Roshan, has been diagnosed with early stage throat cancer. In a development to his health status, Rakesh has now undergone surgery. Hrithik had revealed on Instagram today morning that his father has been diagnosed with "early stage squamous cell carcinoma of the throat.” He captioned a photo with his father: “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," he added. After the news spread, PM Modi along with Bollywood stars wished him a speedy recovery. Modi addressed Rakesh as a “fighter” and tweeted: "Dear Hrithik, praying for the good health of Shri Rakesh Roshan Ji. He is a fighter and I am sure he will face this challenge with utmost courage.” Dear Hrithik, praying for the good health of Shri Rakesh Roshan Ji. He is a fighter and I am sure he will face this challenge with utmost courage. @RakeshRoshan_N https://t.co/Z0IaYSS4A4 — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 8, 2019 × In a reply to PM’s tweet, Hrithik wrote: "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.” 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 — Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) January 8, 2019 ×

Hrithik Roshan's father Rakesh undergoes surgery after early stage throat cancer diagnosis

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Rakesh Roshan diagnosed with early stage cancer, son Hrithik salutes his spirit

Hrithik Roshan's father Rakesh undergoes surgery after early stage throat cancer diagnosis