Happy to come out victorious from this battle: Sanjay Dutt

On Wednesday,

actor Sanjay Dutt

, who had reportedly been undergoing treatment for cancer at a hospital in Mumbai, took to social media to announce that he has come out “victorious” from his battle and thanked fans and well-wishers for their support. Dutt shared the news in a statement on Twitter and Instagram on the occasion of his children,

Shahraan

and Iqra’s birthday.
“The last few weeks were very difficult time for my family and me. But like they say, God gives the hardest battles to his strongest soldiers. And today, on the occasion of my kids’ birthday, I am happy to come out victorious from this battle and be able to give them the best gift I can. The health and well being of our family (sic),” he said in the statement.

Rahul Mittra (L) and Sanjay Dutt (BCCL/ @ramitts)
Confirming the news that the actor had been suffering from cancer and had now been cured of it, Dutt’s close friend and the producer of his next

Torbaaz Rahul Mittra

said, “I am euphoric to know that Sanju has defeated cancer. He’s a true fighter and once again overcome this grave adversity. Prayers of millions of well wishers across the world have also helped him immensely. I look forward to celebrating with him soon.”
Dutt had been diagnosed with cancer in August this year and had put up a post on social media informing his fans about undergoing treatment for an illness, saying that he will beat the disease. In a recent video, which was shot at a salon that the 61-year-old actor frequents, he pointed towards a scar on his forehead and said, “This is a recent scar in my life, but I’ll beat it. I’ll be out of this cancer soon.”
In September Dutt also resumed shooting for Shamshera and is prepping to shoot for KGF Chapter 2 in November.
When we reached out to the actor to congratulate him on his recovery, he replied with a thanks and an emoji of folded hands.