Blackmail director Abhinay Deo 'shocked' over Irrfan Khan's 'rare disease' revelation
Mumbai, Mar 6 (IBNS): Upcoming Bollywood movie Blackmail's director Abhinay Deo was left shocked like many of ator Irrfan Khan's fans that the actor is suffering from a 'rare disease'.
Khan will soon be seen in the movie.
Khan on Monday took to social media to announce that he was suffering from a 'rare disease'.
Speaking to Mid-Day, Deo said Khan never showed any sign of illness while shooting for the movie.
"I read his message on Twitter and it was shocking to find out about this health. He never showed any signs of illness while we were shooting for Blackmail, nor did he mention anything about it," Deo said.
"I am sure the doctors are doing their best and providing necessary treatment. I haven't called him because he and his family are taking care of the situation, and during such a time, they need their privacy," Deol told the newspaper.
The movie is scheduled to release on Apr 6.
The official trailer of the film was released on Feb 22.
Actor Irrfan Khan on Monday said he was suffering from a 'rare disease'
The actor, however, asked people not to speculate over the disease.
"Sometimes you wake up with a jolt with life shaking you up. The last 15 days, my life has been a suspense story," the Piku star wrote in a statement posted on Twitter.
"Little had I known that my search for rare stories would make me find a rare disease," he said.
"I have never given up and have always fought for my choices and always will. My family and friends are with me and we are working it out the best way possible. In trying times, please don't speculate as I will myself share with you my story within a week - 10 days, when further investigations come with a conclusive diagnosis. Till then, wish the best for me," he added.
Irrfan has worked in Bollywood as well as international movies.
He entertained fans with his performance in movies like Piku,Haider, Paan Singh Tomar, Jurassic World and Inferno.
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