MUMBAI: Mahesh Manjrekar is a well-known actor who has been part of myriad films and wowed fans with his amazing performance.

Recently, it was revealed that Mahesh was diagnosed with urinary bladder cancer a few days back, following which he was hospitalised and operated some 10 days back. Reportedly the operation was carried out at Mumbai’s HN Reliance Foundation. Now, his wife Medha Manjrekar opened up about his condition and informed that the actor is in recovery mode.

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Actress Medha Manjrekar told ETimes, “Mahesh is in recovery mode right now after the surgery. We got to know about his ailment a few months ago, but we decided to keep this news within the family.” Medha called Mahesh a ‘strong’ person and added, “He has been working through his chemotherapy sessions. So, at home, we never felt that there is someone who is unwell. He is very positive. Now, everybody is waiting for him to get back to work, which he will very soon, and I am sure about that.”

On the work front, the filmmaker starred in his first film- Jeeva Sakha (Marathi) in 1992 and quickly followed it up with memorable roles in 'Plan', 'Zinda', 'Musafir', Kaante, and 'Dus Kahaniyaan’. Mahesh has directed some of the finest films of the last few decades including Vaastav.

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