Rakesh Roshan, the father of Hrithik Roshan and senior Hindi film industry personality, has been diagnosed with throat cancer. "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," Hrithik had tweeted earlier in the day.

Responding in a touching way, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "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."

At this, Hrithik replied to the PM saying, "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."