Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has announced that he will be taking time off work for medical treatment.
The Munna Bhai M B B S star put a statement out on Twitter on Tuesday, August 11, saying that his family and friends are with him, urging well-wishers not to worry.
“Hi friends. 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,” the tweet read.
— Sanjay Dutt (@duttsanjay) August 11, 2020
On Saturday, August 8, the actor was admitted to Lilavati Hospital after experiencing breathlessness. He took to social media to announce that he did not have coronavirus and was discharged two days later.
Just wanted to assure everyone that I’m doing well. I’m currently under medical observation & my COVID-19 report is negative. With the help & care of the doctors, nurses & staff at Lilavati hospital, I should be home in a day or two. Thank you for your well wishes & blessings 🙏
— Sanjay Dutt (@duttsanjay) August 8, 2020
Although the actor has asked fans not to speculate, it is being widely reported in Indian media that he has been diagnosed with lung cancer. According to Hindustan Times, sources at Lilavati hospital have confirmed this. Indian media is also reporting that he plans to get treatment in the United States.
The star’s wife, Maanayata Dutt and their two children are in Dubai, where they have been for most of the year.
Although Dutt is yet to confirm the specifics of his condition, fans and colleagues have taken to social media to wish him a speedy recovery, citing lung cancer.
Sanju sir diagnosed with lung cancer :( #sanjaydutt get well soon sir 🙏 this year why u doing this ?
— adhyayan summan (@AdhyayanSsuman) August 11, 2020
You are, have and always will be a fighter @duttsanjay. I know the pain it causes but I also know you are strong and will see this tough phase through. My prayers and best wishes for your speedy recovery.
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) August 11, 2020
2020 has been bringing bad news one after another, now cancer to #SanjayDutt get well soon Baba
— OMESH PAL RAMPAL (@chogawiaan) August 12, 2020
The actor's upcoming movie Sadak 2 is scheduled to stream on August 28 on Disney+ Hotstar. It is a sequel to the 1991 crime drama starring Pooja Bhatt and Dutt, and both actors are reprising their roles from the original movie.
Sanjay Dutt is the son of late Bollywood actors Nargis and Sunil Dutt. His mother passed away in 1981 due to pancreatic cancer. His first wife, Richa Sharma, died of a brain tumour in 1996.
His life has been a turbulent one, and he served a 42-month prison sentence due to a charge for illegal possession of weapons connected to the 1993 Mumbai blasts case.
