Mumbai: Emraan Hashmi has penned down his six-year-old son Ayaan's victory against cancer in his book titled 'The Kiss of Life- How a Superhero and My Son Defeated Cancer' co-authored with Bilal Siddiqi.
It traces the physical pain of the child, who was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 3 years and 10 months. It beautifully describes the diagnosis through the treatment to two cancer-free years. Apart from detailing his own personal and emotional struggles, Emraan also took guidance from his son’s pediatrician.
Today, Emraan’s son Ayaan unveiled the first look of the book. In the video, we see Emraan running behind Ayaan as he asks him to tear open the envelop and unveil the book.
Watch the video below:
EMOTIONAL MOMENT: Watch Ayaan unveil his father Emraan Hashmi's 'The Kiss of Life- How a Superhero and My Son Defeated Cancer' book.
Posted by Deccan Chronicle - Entertainment on Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Ayaan was told that he had a malignant tumour in the kidney after the second round of chemotherapy. He was taken to Toronto for treatment where at the hospital's child psychology kids were taught to fight Cancer.
The book also reflects how Emraan developed a strong sense of empathy and how he coped by with the depressing scenario. According to reports, the idea came from best-selling author Hussain Zaidi, who insisted that he document the journey when it was still fresh in his mind.
