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Emraan Hashmi’s son delivers inspiring speech on World Cancer Day, gets standing ovation from Sonali Bendre

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Feb 05, 2020 07:08 PM IST

Emraan Hashmi’s 10-year-old son Ayaan Hashmi delivered an inspiring speech on World Cancer Day, talking about his battle with cancer.

Emraan Hashmi’s son Ayaan Hashmi delivered a powerful speech on World Cancer Day at an event. Ayaan, a cancer survivor, was among the speakers at the Nargis Dutt Foundation event hosted by Priya Dutt and won the hearts of the audience with his words of wisdom.

Taking to the stage with confidence, Ayaan began his speech, “Yesterday was my birthday, surprisingly today is cancer day. I think it is a coincidence. So my first day I was doing this was at Tata Memorial Hospital event. That was pretty good too. But I think this one is going to be a little bit better because I am going to say something about cancer.”

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Sharing details of his battle with cancer, he went on to say, “Cancer is horrible, it hurts you in every way, mentally and physically but after I survived cancer, my whole life has changed. I was strong, I was a fearless leader. For (fighting) cancer, you need to have a few qualities and that everyone over here has. You need to be strong. Everyone is strong over here. Fearless and fighter.”

He ended his speech saying, “To end my speech, I will only say one sentence ‘Cancer is curable’.” This received loud claps from the audience including actor Sonali Bendre, who is seen standing up for the kid to clap for him.”

The video got a huge response on social media with many showing their love for the young boy. TV actor Sanjeeda Shaikh wrote, “Aww tight hug.” A viewer reacted, “Strength of nation.... love you lil hero.” Another wrote, “Adorable and strong n smart kid ! Wish you best always.”One more commented to the video, “May God bless him he his sooo cutee.”

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Ayaan was diagnosed with first-stage cancer at the age of four in 2014. He was declared cancer-free last year. Emraan had shared the news on Twitter with a few pictures and wrote, “Today, 5 years after his diagnosis Ayaan has been declared cancer free. It has been quite a journey. Thank you for all your prayers and wishes. Love and prayers for all the cancer fighters out there, hope and belief goes a long way. You can WIN this battle !!! #thekissoflife.” Emraan had also co-written a book titled The Kiss of Life: How A Superhero and My Son Defeated Cancer along with Bilal Siddiqi.

Emraan made his digital debut on Netflix last year with web show, Bard of Blood. It was produced by Shah Rukh Khan. He was recently seen in the film, The Body and will now be seen alongside Amitabh Bachchan in Chehre.

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