Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Emraan Hashmi Recalls Son's Cancer Diagnosis
Emraan Hashmi is a famous actor.
In 2014, his son Ayaan was diagnosed with a type of cancer called Wilms' tumour.
It was a very difficult time for Emraan and his family.
Ayaan had to go through surgery and chemotherapy for five years.
Emraan said that his life changed completely in just a few hours after the diagnosis.
He and his wife focused on Ayaan's recovery.
Emraan even wrote a book about their journey.
Ayaan is now cancer-free.
Emraan recently acted in a show called Taskaree on Netflix.
Emraan Hashmi's son Ayaan was diagnosed with Wilms' tumour in 2014 at the age of three.
The diagnosis happened after Ayaan showed symptoms of blood in his urine during a brunch.
Ayaan underwent surgery and chemotherapy, marking a five-year journey of treatment.
Emraan Hashmi co-authored a book titled 'The Kiss of Life' about his son's battle with cancer.
Ayaan Hashmi is now cancer-free after a successful five-year treatment.
- Who
- Emraan Hashmi and his son Ayaan Hashmi
- What
- Emraan Hashmi's son was diagnosed with cancer
- When
- 13th January 2014
- Where
- Not specified, but the diagnosis happened in a doctor's clinic
- Why
- Ayaan Hashmi showed symptoms of blood in his urine during a brunch
- Actor
- Emraan Hashmi
- Son's Name
- Ayaan Hashmi
- Diagnosis Date
- 13th January 2014
- Cancer Type
- Wilms' tumour (first-stage)
- Treatment Duration
- Five years
- Book Title
- The Kiss of Life: How a Superhero and My Son Defeated Cancer
- Recent Work
- Netflix's Taskaree