Wednesday, May 20, 2026
ADVT 
Bollywood

Emraan Hashmi Talks About The C Word

Darpan News Desk IANS, 06 Sep, 2017 11:47 AM
  • Emraan Hashmi Talks About The C Word
Emraan Hashmi is working on a documentary on cancer, but the actor says making it is tough as there are always doubts about its commercial value.
 
The documentary is tentatively titled "The C Word".
 
"Documentary is the first (priority). We will see when it will see light of the day. Getting an outlet for that in this country is very difficult because not many documentary films are made," Emraan told IANS. 
 
Emraan, who has penned in a book his struggle around his son Ayaan's cancer treatment, added: "People always question the commercial value of a documentary."
 
Asked how is it turning out to be, the actor said he is "not singing songs in it".
 
"Let us see what happens," he said. 
 
Born in February 2010, Ayaan, the first child of Emraan and wife Parveen Shahani, was diagnosed with first-stage cancer at the age of four in early 2014.
 
To help raise awareness about the disease and share their story, Emraan came out with a book titled "The Kiss of Life: How A Superhero and My Son Defeated Cancer" last year. It chronicles his career, family, the birth of his son, his cancer and treatment thereafter. 
 
The actor also supported #1SmallStepforCancer campaign to advance emergency fundraising for child cancer. The campaign was initiated by 1SmallStep Foundation in association with Rotary Club of Mumbai Queens Necklace. 
 
Under the campaign, a website (www.1smallstepforcancer.com) was launched on Wednesday. It's a three-four week fundraising format, with one celebrity each week. 
 
Talking about getting associated with initiatives about the disease, the "Baadshaho" actor said: "I have learnt a lot along the way (seeing son battle with the disease)....I want to lend my name wherever I can." 

MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

Shah Rukh Khan Leaves For Vancouver To Deliver His First TED Talk

Shah Rukh Khan Leaves For Vancouver To Deliver His First TED Talk
Shah Rukh on Tuesday said the last time he was in Vancouver for a long duration was for the filming of "Pardes".

Shah Rukh Khan Leaves For Vancouver To Deliver His First TED Talk

Should Virat Kohli Shave His Beard? Anushka Sharma Says 'You Cannot'

Should Virat Kohli Shave His Beard? Anushka Sharma Says 'You Cannot'
Anushka Sharma had recently visited Virat Kohli in Bangalore when he had to skip an IPL match due to injury. Virat on his part changed his Instagram profile pic with one with Anushka.

Should Virat Kohli Shave His Beard? Anushka Sharma Says 'You Cannot'

Dharmendra And Hema Malini's Daughter Esha Deol Is Pregnant

Dharmendra And Hema Malini's Daughter Esha Deol Is Pregnant
Politician-actress Hema Malini is overjoyed as her daughter Esha Deol is expecting her first baby.

Dharmendra And Hema Malini's Daughter Esha Deol Is Pregnant

Sagarika Ghatge Reveals Wedding Plans With Zaheer Khan: 'Marriage Date Will Be Finalised After IPL'

Sagarika Ghatge Reveals Wedding Plans With Zaheer Khan: 'Marriage Date Will Be Finalised After IPL'
After keeping their fans curious about their rumoured relationship for months, Sagarika Ghatge and Zaheer Khan announced their engagement via social media on Monday.

Sagarika Ghatge Reveals Wedding Plans With Zaheer Khan: 'Marriage Date Will Be Finalised After IPL'

Farhan Akhtar Divorces Adhuna Bhabani, She Gets Custody Of Daughters

Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar and celebrity hairstylist Adhuna Bhabani, who were married for 16 years, are now divorced.

Farhan Akhtar Divorces Adhuna Bhabani, She Gets Custody Of Daughters

Richa Chadha Reveals Why She Decided To Produce Films

Richa Chadha Reveals Why She Decided To Produce Films
Actress Richa Chadha, now a producer, says that she always wanted to make a film which she would like to see as an audience.

Richa Chadha Reveals Why She Decided To Produce Films