Rakesh Roshan Hid Pain from Daughter During Health Scare; Used Positive Front to Give Her Courage

Veteran filmmaker Rakesh Roshan has opened up about the emotional toll of watching his daughter, Sunaina Roshan, confront a series of health challenges. Sunaina, who has publicly shared her own battles—ranging from a rare cervical lymphoma to grade‑3 fatty liver disease—has turned to Instagram to document her recovery through mindful eating and sustainable habits. In a recent post titled “Dad & I Unfiltered,” she invited her father to reveal how he coped during her most difficult moments.

Rakesh admitted that his grief was not a one‑off experience. He confessed, “It’s not been once, it has been many times. I used to pray silently. I did have tears in my eyes sometimes, but then I had a different front when I used to come to you to meet you. I used to be smiling always and giving you courage.” He emphasized that maintaining a positive façade can help both patient and family, suggesting that showing fear or sadness in front of loved ones is less constructive than offering strength and confidence.

Sunaina responded that she had inherited this resilient mindset from her father. “I think I never told you this before,” she wrote. “I think I have got that strong mindset from you, how to fight everything. And I think I did the same thing when you had cancer. I was very courageous, smiling in front of you. But in my room, I used to sob and sob.” She added that she would sometimes laugh at herself in the mirror to summon the courage to face her father, a practice she had kept private until now.

Reflecting on their shared history, Sunaina noted that her own resilience was shaped by watching her parents confront life’s toughest moments with faith, positivity, and unconditional love. She dedicated the post to every parent who smiles through their own fears to make their child feel stronger.

Beyond his personal life, Rakesh Roshan has recently been featured in the Netflix docu‑series “The Roshans,” which chronicles the cinematic legacy of the family, including his brother musician Rajesh Roshan and their late father, music maestro Roshan. Rakesh, married to Pinkie Roshan, is a father to actor Hrithik Roshan and Sunaina, and his journey continues to inspire both fans and fellow filmmakers alike.