Actor Vibhu Raghave tears up while revealing stage-IV cancer diagnosis
What's the story
Television actor Vibhu Raghave has been diagnosed with stage-IV of a rare kind of cancer.
The Nisha Aur Uske Cousins star recently took to his Instagram account to inform his fans and friends that he was undergoing treatment at a hospital.
On Saturday, he revealed he was done with the third day of chemotherapy.
We wish him a speedy recovery!
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'In a day, life changed, totally upside down'
Raghave's first Instagram video regarding his diagnosis came on February 10, nearly a month after his last post.
In the video, a teary-eyed Raghave, wearing a hospital gown, said he was unwell for a few days after which he was diagnosed with cancer.
"In a day, life changed, totally upside down. Nevertheless, we're trying to be strong and we are going ahead with it."
Support
'Everybody's praying and sending love and best wishes'
On February 11, Raghave uploaded another portion of his previous, self-recorded video that had somehow gotten deleted from the original post.
He noted how thankful he was to everyone around him at this time.
"Besides having the best doctors and the best team around me, I have all the blessings and love. There's so much happening, everybody's praying and sending love and best wishes."
Comments
Fans showered Raghave with best wishes and encouragement
Several fans and followers of the Suvreen Guggal - Topper of The Year actor left heartwarming messages on his posts.
While many encouraged him to stay strong, one Instagram user commented: "[Please] keep positive energy and trust God then you will get well soon (sic)."
"It's just a time, you will definitely come out of it with more strength, blessings (sic)," wrote another user.
Peers
Several industry friends and colleagues stepped up to show support
Raghave's industry friends, too, left inspiring comments.
Television actor Shaleen Malhotra wrote: "You'll come back stronger and better and fitter than before buddy....Just hang in there."
Director Prem Raj Soni commented, "Vibhu you will come back stronger my friend I am so sure."
"Bhai..come back the strongest man in the room," said Karanvir Bohra.
Actors Heli Daruwalla and Mohsin Khan also left encouraging comments.