'She'll Come Out Stronger': Actor Anupam Kher Confirms His Wife Kirron Suffering From Blood Cancer

The 68-year-old veteran Bollywood actress Kirron Kher, who is also a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) minister from the state of Chandigarh, is famous for her performances in movies such as "Sardari Begum" (1996), "Devdas" (2002), "Khamosh Pani" (2003), "Veer Zaara" (2004), and many others. She is also a judge on the reality show "India's Got Talent".

Bollywood actor Anupam Kher has confirmed that his wife, actress-turned-politician Kirron Kher is suffering from myeloma, a type of blood cancer.

Referring to her as a "fighter", Anupam said in a statement issued on social media that, "She is currently undergoing treatment and we are sure she will come out of this stronger than before. We are blessed that she is being looked after by a phenomenal set of doctors. She's always been a fighter and takes things head on".

🙏 pic.twitter.com/3C0dcWwch4

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) April 1, 2021

The news was first broken by Chandigarh BJP president and Kirron's colleague, Arun Sood who revealed at a press conference on Wednesday that Kirron is recovering after her treatment that took place last year.

Shocked by the news, many celebs and fans have flooded social media with get-well-soon wishes and prayers for a speedy recovery.

My best wishes to her . God be with her always. https://t.co/Nb0Q7JqmZ1

— Paresh Rawal (@SirPareshRawal) April 1, 2021

Sir we are praying for her. 💕💕💕

— Parineeti Chopra (@ParineetiChopra) April 1, 2021

​Anupam ji.. she is a darling! Have met her so many times and she is all warmth personified. Pls convey our love, wishes and prayers to her... she will fight back I am sure! @KirronKherBJP @sikandarkher

— richa anirudh (@richaanirudh) April 1, 2021

Veteran Bollywood Actress And BJP MP #KirronKher Is Suffering From Blood Cancer And Is Undergoing Treatment In Mumbai

Praying Lord Shri Ram For Her Speedy Recovery pic.twitter.com/BlahaBhXo1

— Narendra Modi fan (@narendramodi177) April 1, 2021

Bollywood Actress and BJP MP #KirronKher Is Suffering from blood cancer. wishing you speed recovery ma'm#KirronKher #anupampkher pic.twitter.com/q97MBCu29P

— Riya Chakraborty (@Riya_299) April 1, 2021

Thanking all his wife's fans for sending prayers for her fast recovery, Anupam said in the statement, "She's all heart and that's why she has so many people that love her. So keep sending your love to her in your prayers and in your heart. She is well on her way to recovery and we thank everyone for their support and love".