Mahesh Manjrekar ‘on road to recovery’ following bladder cancer surgery

Mumbai, August 23

Actor-filmmaker Mahesh Manjrekar has undergone a surgery after being diagnosed with urinary bladder cancer.

The 63-year-old actor is back home following the medical procedure at the HN Reliance Foundation Hospital here last week.

There were reports that the actor was discharged post surgery.

“Yes, I did get operated on, and I’m on the road to recovery,” Manjrekar confirmed to PTI.

The veteran is known for directing acclaimed films like the 1999 drama ‘Vaastav: The Reality’, National Award winning ‘Astitva’ (2000) and the Amitabh Bachchan-starrer ‘Viruddh… Family Comes First’.

Manjrekar has also directed the upcoming Salman Khan-starrer, ‘Antim: The Final Truth’. PTI