Shiva Rajkumar declares himself cancer-free after successful surgery
Bengaluru: Kannada superstar Shiva Rajkumar has announced that he is cancer-free following a successful surgery at the Miami Cancer Institute (MCI) in the United States. The actor underwent treatment for bladder cancer on December 24, 2024. Sharing the news in an Instagram video, he expressed gratitude to his fans and well-wishers for their prayers and support.
In the video, Geetha Shiva Rajkumar, his wife, stated, "Because of your prayers, all of Dr Shiva Rajkumar’s reports have turned negative. Even the pathology reports are negative, and he is now officially cancer-free."
The actor also opened up about his journey, acknowledging the emotional challenges he faced. Speaking about the days leading up to his surgery, he said, “I was a little emotional while leaving for the US, but my fans, family, and friends instilled courage in me.”
Shiva Rajkumar revealed that he continued working during his treatment, including shooting the climax sequence of his upcoming film, 45, while undergoing chemotherapy. Despite his health struggles, he promoted his last release, Bhairathi Ranagal, which hit the screens on November 15, 2024.
Expressing deep gratitude to his wife Geetha and daughter Niveditha for their unwavering support, the actor remarked, “Without Geetha, there is no Shivanna.” He also thanked his medical team for their care throughout the process.
Clarifying the nature of his surgery, Shiva Rajkumar said, “It was not a kidney transplant but the removal of the urinary bladder with an artificial replacement.” He explained that the decision to withhold detailed information earlier was to avoid causing worry.
The actor is set to return to work gradually, with doctors advising him to resume full-fledged activities from March. “I’ll be back with twice the energy. With your blessings, I’ll always be full of power,” he assured fans.
Shiva Rajkumar is currently working on multiple projects, including Uttarakaanda, 45, Bhairavana Kone Paata, and Ram Charan’s RC 16. He is expected to return to India on January 26.
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Iran warns of ‘uncontrollable consequences’ after energy site strike
Qatar warns residents of ‘Elavated’ threat
Tehran/Doha: Iran’s President Massoud Pezeshkian has warned that attacks on the country’s energy infrastructure could lead to “uncontrollable consequences” affecting the entire world.
In a post on X, Pezeshkian said he “strongly condemns” the strikes that targeted the South Pars gasfield earlier in the day.
“Such aggressive actions will not achieve anything for the American Zionist enemy and their supporters. Rather, they will complicate the situation and could lead to uncontrollable consequences that will affect the entire world,” he said.
Meanwhile, Qatar’s Ministry of Interior has urged residents to remain indoors due to what it described as an elevated security threat.
Authorities have not provided further details, but the advisory comes amid growing concerns over the safety of energy infrastructure and civilian areas in the region.
