Irrfan and Deepika's gangster film postponed until after his treatment

Irrfan Khan and Deepika Padukone's next film is being shelved until the famed actor returns from abroad, where he is getting treatment for neuroendocrine tumour, a rare form of cancer.

Director Vishal Bhardwaj tweeted that he will await the return of the “warrior”:

Irrfan Khan and Deepika Padukone's next film is being shelved until the famed actor returns from abroad, where he is getting treatment for neuroendocrine tumour, a rare form of cancer.

Director Vishal Bhardwaj tweeted that he will await the return of the “warrior”:

Deepika Padukone also shared her thoughts about her co-star's health at a recent event:

"If his (Irrfan’s) health is not best at this point, I think it is important for all of us to pray, not just for him, but for everyone. I always say a small little prayer for myself and everyone around. Yes, I think the last couple of weeks have been emotionally challenging, but yes, I think we all should say a little prayer.”

She added that we should respect his family's privacy as they have requested:

“I think like he has requested that there are times when people need to be left alone for some time and figure their lives out... We should respect the space they have requested for and hope for the best.”

On Friday, Irrfan revealed that he has been diagnosed with NeuroEndocrine Tumour and is going abroad for treatment. He said on Twitter, "Learning that I have been diagnosed with Neuroendocrine Tumour as of now has been admittedly been difficult, but the love and strength of those around me and that I found within me has brought me to a place of hope."