How Rakesh Roshan Defeated Throat Cancer with Determination

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Updated on Nov 24, 2025 23:14 IST

By Raveena M Prakash




Rakesh Roshan is a veteran Bollywood actor, director, and producer who is the creative head of the Krissh franchise. He was diagnosed with early-stage throat cancer, a type of squamous cell carcinoma, in early 2019. His cancer diagnosis has shocked the film industry and his loved ones. It's not over from the diagnosis; Rakesh Roshan has been amazed at how he handled his disease, and he has gotten much appreciation from his friends and colleagues in Bollywood. He had shown immense strength, discipline, and optimism throughout his healing journey; that's commendable.

In this article, we’ll explore more into how conquered his cancer and the role of positive mindset and determination in a treatment phase.

A shocking cancer diagnosis

Rakesh Roshan’s cancer diagnosis was when he was actively working on his Krissh 4 script, according to the sources. He showed immense strength and publicly announced his diagnosis. He underwent surgery and further treatments immediately, without wasting any time. His son, Hrithik Roshan, a famous actor and dancer, posted a photo on his social media platform, quoted as "the strongest man I know."

How his mindset has helped his treatment journey







The remarkable part of his treatment journey was his resilience and mental strength. He managed his emotions and kept a brave face and practiced positivity and gratitude throughout this challenging period. Some media sources claimed that, even on the day of his surgery, he had done his workout. For him, staying active was more than fitness. It was his way of maintaining control and calm over the chaos.

Here’s how he managed his routine during treatments, including:

  • He followed a strict fitness routine under the supervision of his medical team.
  • He has approached his treatment with a sense of positivity and gratitude.
  • He practiced to stay emotionally strong, and his family and friends offered him constant support, love, and care. 
  • He encouraged himself to move ahead and complete a full commitment towards his health and never took it for granted.
  • Maintained a normalcy towards his work and creative projects
  • He worked a lot on his mental strength, which has contributed a lot to his healing.

The importance of emotional support of your family and friends

As we all know, it is important to have a strong and emotional support system during a treatment phase, especially during cancer treatment. Behind every cancer patient or survivor, there’s strong emotional armor. In his case, his family and friends stood by his side as a strong pillar, which hadn't flinched a bit during his time.

Cancer treatment and recovery

Rakesh Roshan has undergone surgery followed by further treatments under an experienced cancer specialist team of doctors in Mumbai. His timely action to take immediate treatment and change his lifestyle has helped him to recover faster from surgical procedures.

He has shown immense strength and commitment to heal from throat cancer. He kept a brave face full of positivity in his entire treatment journey, which is highly commendable. He thoroughly followed medical guidance, which has contributed to his cancer recovery. His medical team has told the media that he remained active and maintained a positive attitude, keeping his routine as normal which has helped him to recover faster and even more stronger after treatments.

Winning over the cancer

After completing his throat cancer treatments, Rakesh has bounced back with more strength and renewed energy. After getting well physically and emotionally, he resumed his film projects and engaged creatively more with immense enthusiasm and gratitude, and continued his fitness journey. His recovery from early stage throat cancer has become a great learning and symbol of hope for thousands battling against cancer across the nation and globe. 

He publicly spoke about his cancer healing journey and helped to encourage people who are going through the same. Here’s what he recommends to them, including:

  • Get regular health checkups
  • Try to pay attention to early signs and symptoms
  • Maintain a healthy, balanced diet and disciplined lifestyle
  • Keep a positive mindset and optimism

Lessons from Rakesh Roshan’s treatment journey

Rakesh Roshan’s battle against throat cancer teaches us some powerful lessons, including:

Early diagnosis save lives

Detecting cancer in the early stages can give patients the option of getting effective treatments and increase the chances of speedy and fast recovery. 

A positive mindset is as important as the treatment and medicines

Rakesh Roshan has kept a positive mindset which has changed the dimensions of his treatment journey. He demonstrated to his followers and other cancer patients that having a strong mental mindset can fuel and speed up the recovery.

Importance of fitness and Discipline

Rakesh’s commitment to his health and fitness has played an essential role in his cancer healing journey. 

The role of emotional support of family and friends during treatment phase

People undergoing treatments like cancer while having strong support from family and loved ones can make magic on patients' journeys. Additionally, love and care are priceless emotions, and that’s why they work like medicine on ailing patients even struggling with cancer.

If anyone in your family is undergoing cancer treatments, show them kindness and love and offer encouragement that can transform their fear into hope and motivation to move ahead one day at a time.

Courage and support inspires cancer patients

By sharing cancer treatment and healing and recovery stories, Rakesh Roshan has become a motivation and inspiration for many cancer patients.  

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Rakesh Roshan’s cancer healing journey is not just a story of a celebrity recovering from cancer. His healing journey reminds us of the story of courage, discipline, positivity and unbreakable human spirit. His unwavering spirit and determination reminds us that while cancer is a daunting disease, the right mindset and emotional support of family and loved ones can beat anything including cancer. 

At Oncare, we offer premium-quality cancer treatments, including advanced cancer surgeries at an affordable price range with an experienced cancer specialist consultation. 

If you or any loved ones of yours are diagnosed with cancer, then visit Oncare Cancer Center and book an appointment with our experienced cancer specialist today. Get an estimated cost of cancer treatments today!

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