Kirron Kher with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an election rally. File

Gulf Today Report

Bollywood actor turned politician Kirron Kher has unfortunately been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a cancer of the blood cells, and is undergoing treatment.

‘The Main Hoon Na actor,’ who is also a member of parliament from the city of Chandigarh, had been missing from duties for quite a while, with people questioning her absence. Following this, the news was shared by the 68-year-old actress husband, actor Anupam Kher, and son, actor Sikandar Kher, in a Twitter statement on Thursday.

Kirron Kher with husband Anupam Kher. File
The statement reads: "Just so that rumours don't get the better of a situation Sikandar and I would like to inform everyone that Kirron has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer."

"She is currently undergoing treatment and we are sure she will come out of this stronger than before. We are very blessed that she is being looked after by a phenomenal set of doctors. She has always been a fighter and takes things head on."

"She is all heart and that's why she has so many people that love her. So keep sending your love to her in your prayers and in your heart."

"She is well on her way to recovery and we thank everyone for their support and love.

‘The Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ actor added that his wife was being looked after by experts. "We are very blessed that she is being looked after by a phenomenal set of doctors. She's always been a fighter and takes things head-on. She's all heart and that's why so many people love her," he added, requesting fans to keep sending their love and prayers her way.

"She is well on her way to recovery and we thank everyone for their support and love," he said.