MUMBAI: Bollywood star Irrfan Khan, known internationally for his roles in blockbusters “Life of Pi” and “Slumdog Millionaire”, shocked fans on Friday by revealing he has a rare tumour.
In a statement addressing speculation by fans and the media over his health, Khan said he has been diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumour.
The disease affects the body’s hormonal messaging system and studies suggest it afflicts just 35 in 100,000 people.
“Learning that I have been diagnosed with neuroendocrine tumour as of now has admittedly been difficult, but the love and strength of those around me and that I found within me has brought me to a place of hope,” Khan said on Twitter.
“To those who waited for my words, I hope to be back with more stories to tell,” he said, adding that he would leave India for treatment.
Published in Dawn, March 17th, 2018
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