Sanjay Dutt diagnosed with lung cancer; to travel abroad for treatment

Team Udayavani, Aug 12, 2020, 10:21 AM IST

Mumbai: Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt who announced that he would be taking a break from work for medical treatment on Monday, August 11 has been reportedly diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer and will be flying to the US for treatment.

Veteran Film trade Analyst Komal Mehta announced on Twitter that Sanjay Dutt diagnosed with lung cancer. Let’s pray for his speedy recovery.

Sanjay Dutt diagnosed with lung cancer. Let’s pray for his speedy recovery.https://t.co/IBc6j2XchZ

— Komal Nahta (@KomalNahta) August 11, 2020

Earlier, Sanjay Dutt took to social media to announce that he is taking a sabbatical from work for ‘some medical treatment’ and will be back soon.

“Hi friends, I am taking a short break from work for medical treatment. My family and friends are with me and I urge my well-wishers not to worry or unnecessarily speculate. With your love and good wishes, I will be back soon!” he wrote.

Reportedly, a close friend of Sanjay Dutt told a website that the cancer is curable and it needs immediate and rigorous treatment. Hence the actor will leave to the US for treatment.

The veteran actor will next feature in ‘KGF: Chapter 2’. The actor unveiled his first look poster on his birthday.