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 H N 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.
Published 23 August 2021, 09:03 IST