Bollywood Baba Sanjay Dutt has been rumored to be suffering from stage III or IV cancer since last week, but so far he has not given any explanation.
Sanjay Dutt’s cancer was initially reported in the Indian media on August 11, with some reports stating that the actor was diagnosed with third-degree cancer and others with fourth-degree cancer.
News of Sanjay Dutt being diagnosed with cancer came a day after he was discharged after being hospitalized for two days due to respiratory problems.
Sanjay Dutt had sudden breathing difficulties on August 8, due to which he was admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai, where he was undergoing treatment for two days.
After being discharged from the hospital, Sanjay Dutt had confirmed in his social media post that he would be away from film engagements for a few months for treatment, but he did not elaborate on his illness.
Initially, Sanjay Dutt was admitted to the hospital on August 8 due to respiratory problems. Photo: India Today
On the same day, the Indian media reported that he was diagnosed with third and fourth stage cancer and a day later, the actor’s wife also confirmed the disease in her husband, but she also did not give any explanation regarding the cancer.
There were rumors that the actor might seek treatment abroad, but he is still in India and according to Indian media, he is initially being treated at a private hospital in Mumbai.
According to NDTV, Sanjay Dutt was seen coming and going at Kokilaban Hospital in Mumbai and it is believed that he is currently undergoing treatment in Mumbai.
According to some reports, Sanjay Dutt will go abroad in a few days after full consultation and the nature of the disease is known, but it is too early to say anything in this regard.
Sanjay Dutt was discharged on August 10 after a two-day hospital stay. — File photo: Instagram
On the other hand, Sanjay Dutt’s illness has made many filmmakers worried about his upcoming films, as Sanju Baba was to be seen in action in at least six upcoming films.
According to India Today, Sanjay Dutt was to be seen in action in at least half a dozen films, including the upcoming romantic thriller Road 2, two of which are ready for release.
The report said that a total of Rs 735 crore has been spent by Bollywood filmmakers on Sanjay Dutt’s upcoming films and filmmakers are worried about what will happen to his films after his illness.
Sanjay Dutt’s films Sadak 2, Torbaz and Bhuj are ready for release and Sadak 2 will be released online on August 28 this month, while the other two films are also expected to be released soon.
Apart from the above three films, Sanjay Dutt’s films Shamsheera, Prithviraj and KGF Chapter 2 in Kanda language were also in the final stages of shooting while Sanjay Dutt’s role in these films is very important.
According to the report, Sanjay Dutt’s film Torbaz and Sadak 2 was made at a cost of Rs 1.5 crore and similarly, Bollywood filmmakers have spent a lot of money on his other films.
There are rumors in film circles that if Sanjay Dutt’s illness and treatment is prolonged, the release of the said films may be delayed and the money of film investors is likely to sink for a long time.
Sanjay Dutt’s wife also did not explain the actor’s illness; file photo: IANS