Sanjay Dutt’s wife Maanayata shares update after his diagnosis of cancer: ‘Sanju will complete preliminary treatment in Mumbai’ – bollywood


Hours after Sanjay Dutt and his wife Maanayata Dutt were found dead at Mumbai’s Kokilaben Hospital on Tuesday, she issued a statement to fans and friends of the actor, thanking everyone for their prayers and asking them to speculate on his health. stop. Sanjay was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer last week and has made regular visits to the hospital.

Maanayata also stated that Sanjay will be treated in Mumbai for now and all travel plans will only be decided according to the developments in his health. “For those who ask, Sanju will complete his preliminary treatment in Mumbai. We will formulate further travel plans, depending on how and when the Covid situation makes it easier. As of now, Sanju is in the best hands of our esteemed doctors in Kokilaben Hospital. I ask everyone, with my full hands, to stop speculating on the stage of his illness and let the doctors continue to do their work. We will update you regularly with his progress. ”

‘To all the fans and well-wishers of Sanju I cannot begin to thank you for the love and warmth you have shown him all these years. Sanju has been through many ups and downs in his life, but what has happened to him through every difficult phase has always been your adulation and support. And for this we will always be grateful. We are now being tested through yet another challenge, and I know the same love and warmth will show him through this time as well, ”Maanayata said in her statement.

Actor Sanjay Dutt blows as he leaves his residence for Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai on Tuesday.

Actor Sanjay Dutt blows as he leaves his residence for Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai on Tuesday. (ANI)

“As a family, we have decided to approach this with positivity and grace. We will go our lives as normal as possible, with a smile, because this will be a tough battle and a long journey. And we must do this for Sanju, without any negativity. During these trying times, unfortunately, I have not been to his side in the hospital, due to my quarantine at home ending in a few days. Each battle has a torchbearer and one who holds the fort. Priya, who has worked extensively with our family board for cancer foundation for more than two decades, and who has also seen her mother fight this disease, has been our incredible torchbearer while I will keep it going, ‘reads the statement.

“Sanju is not only my husband and father to our children, but he has also been a father figure to Anju and Priya, after losing their parents. He is the heart and soul of our family. While our family is shocked, we are determined to fight teeth and nails. With God and your prayers on our side, we will overcome together and emerge victorious, ”Maanayata concluded.

Also read: Sanjay Dutt gives Mrs. Maanayata a hug, along with sisters Priya Dutt, Namrata Dutt as he leaves for the hospital. See photos

Sanjay has yet to comment on the nature of his diagnosis. Maanayata had said last week in a statement that the Bollywood star is a ‘fighter’ who is always making a winner under targeted circumstances and urging fans not to fall prey to speculation. “We need all the strength and prayers to overcome this phase. “There is a lot that the family has gone through in recent years, but I am sure this will also pass,” she had said.

Sanjay will complete the dubbing of his upcoming film Sadak 2 before taking a break from work for his medical treatment. The 61-year-old had announced last week that he would take a “short break” from his work commitments to take care of his health.

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