Emraan Hashmi to Author Book on Son's Battle With Cancer

Mumbai: Actor Emraan Hashmi is all set to turn author for a book, which will shed light on his five-year-old son's struggle with first-stage cancer.

The 36-year-old Mr. X star, who is married to Parveen Shahani for nine years and is a proud parent to a son, said that he is excited about the book.

"The last two years have been the most trying phase of my life. Through it I have found two of my greatest teachers," he posted in a tweet on October 16.

The last 2 years have been the most trying phase of my life.Through it I have found 2 of my greatest teachers.Cancer and my son!.

— emraan hashmi (@emraanhashmi) October 16, 2015

Thank you to the entire team at penguin!! . Can't wait for the book launch. Will keep you all in the loop on the exact release date. Cheers

— emraan hashmi (@emraanhashmi) October 16, 2015

The book is expected to arrive on stands next year.

A post from Penguin Books India read:

Delighted to announce we will be publishing @emraanhashmi's book on the fight against cancer w his son. Out 2016 pic.twitter.com/SmJ9FLcWnw

— Penguin Books India (@PenguinIndia) October 16, 2015

The actor will be next seen in Azhar, which is a biopic on former Indian skipper Mohammed Azharuddin. Emraan is playing the titular role in it. (Also Read: Emraan Hashmi 'Can't Handle' Shooting in Cold London for Azhar)

Directed by Tony D'Souza, Azhar traces the journey Mohammad Azharuddin's career and his personal life.