Actor Emraan Hashmi, known for his roles in Bollywood films like Tashkent, is drawing attention for a deeply personal story beyond the screen. A recent interview resurfaced, detailing the family’s years-long experience navigating his son’s cancer diagnosis and treatment. Hashmi has now co-authored a book, “The Kiss of Life: How a Superhero and My Son Defeated Cancer,” offering a candid account of this challenging period and the strength found within his family.
Imran Hashmi has co-authored a book, “The Kiss of Life: How a Superhero and My Son Defeated Cancer,” based on his son’s journey battling and overcoming the disease.
Emraan Hashmi is currently celebrating the positive reception of his latest film, Tashkent. But a recent resurfaced interview with the actor has sparked renewed conversation about a deeply personal experience: his son’s battle with cancer. Hashmi revealed the profound impact the diagnosis had on his life and career, and the years-long journey that followed.
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During a conversation with Ranveer Allahabadia, Hashmi opened up about the challenges he faced when his son, Ayaan, was diagnosed with cancer in 2014. “The most difficult phase of my life was when my son got sick in 2014. It’s something I can’t even put into words how painful that phase was. It went on for almost five years. My life changed overnight. On January 13th, we were going out for lunch. I was having pizza with my son, and that’s when I first noticed the symptom – there was blood in his urine.”
“Within the next three hours, we were at a doctor’s clinic. The doctor told us that my son has cancer and that he needs to be operated on the next day and needs to undergo chemotherapy. In just 12 hours, my world turned upside down. You can say it was a high point in your life, a feeling of having achieved everything. But then, suddenly, it felt like a blow.” Hashmi added.
Hashmi previously discussed his son’s illness during an appearance on Kaun Banega Crorepati, sharing that his family experienced immense fear and emotional turmoil throughout Ayaan’s recovery. The star explained that the possibility of the cancer returning was a constant concern. The actor’s story resonates with many, highlighting the emotional toll of childhood cancer and the strength of family bonds. Hashmi co-authored “The Kiss of Life: How a Superhero and My Son Defeated Cancer” with Bilal Siddiqui, detailing his son’s fight against the disease.
Content Highlights: Emraan Hashmi opens up about his son Ayaan’s five-year cancer battle, the profound shift in his life and career focus, and his journey through fear and hope.
Published: January 28, 2026, 08:48 pm IST
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