IANS/Mumbai
Hrithik Roshan, one of the reigning stars of the Hindi film industry, underwent a brain surgery for removal of a clot at the Hinduja Hospital here yesterday.
The surgery was successful and he should be out of the hospital in the next 48 hours, said his father and filmmaker Rakesh Roshan.
The 39-year-old was wheeled out of the operation theatre around 3pm.
His parents and wife Sussanne were present throughout the 50-minute neuro-surgery to correct the chronic subdural haematoma condition.
Rakesh Roshan said: “The surgery is over and Hrithik is out of danger and on way to a complete recovery.”
Hrithik had mentioned the surgery in his Facebook post.
Hrithik began his career with Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai in 2000 and in the last 13 years, has worked in about 30 films including hits like Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Koi Mil Gaya, Krrish, Dhoom:2, Jodhaa Akbar, Agneepath and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara.
He is currently gearing up for the release of Krrish 3, third film in the sci-fi superhero series after Koi Mil Gaya and Krrish, which were directed and produced by his father. The film is set for a November 4 release.
Hrithik is also associated with Dharma Productions Shuddhi, scheduled to go on floors end-2013, and Fox Star Studios’ Bang Bang.
“Fox Star Studios joins millions of Hrithik Roshan’s fans and well-wishers across the world in wishing him a speedy recovery. Hrithik’s health and well-being is the top priority at this moment. As a consequence, the shoot of the upcoming third schedule of Siddharth Anand’s Bang Bang has been moved forward. We shall update the dates of the new schedule at an opportune time,” said a statement from the banner.