Irrfan Khan flew down to India for Diwali celebrations and not for puja at Nashik

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New Delhi: Indian cinema's one of the most talented finds Irrfan Khan is currently in the UK, undergoing treatment for a rare form of cancer NeuroEndocrine Tumour. The actor announced his health issue on social media and often shares updates with fans on the same.

Recently, the rumours were rife that the actor flew down to India and performed a two-day puja at Trimbakeshwar in Nashik. However, it has now been confirmed that the actor did come to India but not for the havan, instead, he celebrated Diwali here.

Hindustan Times.com quoted his rep as saying that the actor was in the country to celebrate Diwali with his family. He was here for 7 days.

The classic actor has been away from all the hustle bustle of showbiz for a while now and is currently undergoing treatment for a rare disease NeuroEndocrine Tumour in London. He had first announced about his illness on Twitter which sent a shock wave down his fans and even celebrities.

The actor was last seen in 'Blackmail' and 'Karwaan'.

Here's wishing Irrfan Khan a speedy recovery!