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Actor Emraan Hashmi recounted the ‘dark phase’ of his life when his son Ayaan was diagnosed with cancer in 2014. The worst is over, the actor said in a new interview, describing it as a traumatic experience. Emraan also explained why he does not want his son to pursue a career in acting.
In an interview with Rediff.com on his 44th birthday, Emraan said that the five years after Ayaan’s cancer diagnosis were hell for the family, adding ‘the worst is behind us.’ The actor said, “On January 14, 2019, I put out a post on Twitter informing everyone that Ayaan is cancer free now and thanking people for their prayers. The stability that has come after five years of chaos is something we treasure.”
The actor’s son was diagnosed with first-stage cancer in 2014. In 2019, he was declared cancer-free. Emraan said that his book ‘The Kiss of Life: How a Superhero and my Son Defeated Cancer’ is a testimony of Ayaan’s personal victory. He said, “There were conversations we had with him after the diagnosis, even two-three years post it. But I don’t know how much he remembers. I think it would be painful for him to touch on this journey so soon after he has been through all that he has.”
Talking about Ayaan’s future, Emraan said that he would not like him to follow in his footsteps and become an actor. He said, “Even though I am a very liberal parent, I would rather that Ayaan did not follow in my footsteps. It’s a harsh place. When the going is good, it’s great, but you really have to have the spirit to deal with the situation when the chips are down. I want to be the protective father and tell my son to choose a more stable profession.”
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