Rakesh Roshan diagnosed with throat cancer: Hrithik

"We are fortunate and blessed to have a leader like him,” said Hrithik.

MUMBAI (Web Desk) – Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan has announced that his father film director and former actor Rakesh Roshan was diagnosed with early stage squamous cell carcinoma of the throat a few weeks ago. Taking to social networking site, Hrithik wrote, “Asked my dad for a picture this morning. Knew he wouldnt miss gym on surgery day. He is probably the strongest man I know.” “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 continued. It is to be mentioned here that Rakesh Roshan is preparing for the fourth sequel of ‘Krrish’ that will feature Hrithik as the male lead.