Sep 06, 2017
Emraan Hashmi is working on a
documentary on cancer, but the actor says making it is tough as there
are always doubts about its commercial value.
The documentary is tentatively titled "The C Word".
"Documentary is the first (priority). We will see when it will see
light of the day. Getting an outlet for that in this country is very
difficult because not many documentary films are made," Emraan told
IANS.
Emraan, who has penned in a book his struggle around his son Ayaan's
cancer treatment, added: "People always question the commercial value
of a documentary."
Asked how is it turning out to be, the actor said he is "not singing
songs in it".
"Let us see what happens," he said.
Born in February 2010, Ayaan, the first child of Emraan and wife
Parveen Shahani, was diagnosed with first-stage cancer at the age of
four in early 2014.
To help raise awareness about the disease and share their story, Emraan
came out with a book titled "The Kiss of Life: How A Superhero and My
Son Defeated Cancer" last year. It chronicles his career, family, the
birth of his son, his cancer and treatment thereafter.
The actor also supported #1SmallStepforCancer campaign to advance
emergency fundraising for child cancer. The campaign was initiated by
1SmallStep Foundation in association with Rotary Club of Mumbai Queens
Necklace.
Under the campaign, a website (www.1smallstepforcancer.com) was
launched on Wednesday. It's a three-four week fundraising format, with
one celebrity each week.
Talking about getting associated with initiatives about the disease,
the "Baadshaho" actor said: "I have learnt a lot along the way (seeing
son battle with the disease)....I want to lend my name wherever I
can."