Bollywood Actor Hrithik Roshan Undergoes Successful Brain Surgery
Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan underwent a brain surgery at Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai on Sunday. The actor was operated for chronic subdural hematoma, which is usually caused due to head injury.
Calling it a "minor brain surgery" to remove brain clot, the 39-year-old actor posted on Facebook that he "should be rock n rolling by evening! U guys have a great day too! Supersonic!"
The actor's father, Rakesh Roshan, told news agency IANS, "It's a clot between the brain and the skull. So basically it's a clot in the brain. In medical terms, it's called chronic subdural hematoma."
Top of FormBottom of FormMedlinePlus, the National Institutes of Health's Web site, states that due to subdural hematoma, "tiny veins between the surface of the brain and its outer covering (the dura) stretch and tear, allowing blood to collect."
"Hrithik Roshan got hit on his head during the shooting of Bang Bang two months back in Phuket (Thailand). He had constant headache and it developed into a clot in between the brain membrane and the skull which he is getting operated for," Mr Roshan said to a leading daily.
The brain-surgery lasted for nearly 50 minute, according to a report published in DNA and his wife and parents were present throughout the surgery.
Bang Bang is a Bollywood remake of Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz starrer Hollywood movie 'Knight and Day.' Popular Bollywood actress Katerina Kaif is Hrithik Roshan's co-star in this movie. According to The Times of India, Fox Star Studios, the producer of the movie, has moved forward the third shooting schedule of Bang Bang, saying that the actor's health and well-being is the top priority at the moment. The movie is scheduled for May 01, 2014 release.
The news of the surgery comes a week after the actor unveiled the first look of his highly anticipated science-thriller Krrish 3 on Facebook. According to media reports, the actor intends to promote the third instalment of Krrish franchisee for an entire month across the world. "Starting from the first week of October, Hrithik will take a month's break to promote the film, right until its release in the first week of November," according to a source cited in India Today. Krrish 3 is all set for a Diwali release, November 04, 2013.
Before being wheeled-in for surgery, the actor also posted on Facebook:
"We all know that we create a life of joy using the power of our mind. I've had the privilege of creating wonders with this amazing gift given to us called the brain. Occasionally one must look within and realize its value. It gives us the power to see, hear, touch, smell and taste, it allows us to conquer fear and create courage to do things we never imagined. Maybe it's time for me to feel the power literally. I am going to go through brain surgery today and want you to know that I am going in with absolute power to recover fast. My thanks to all of you for using the power of your mind to contribute to my life. Love you all,"