Rishi Kapoor has been fighting against cancer since last year, but the battle has not been easy for the 66-year-old actor.

During an interview with Mumbai Mirror, the actor said that he lost 26 kilograms throughout the treatment and said that he had no appetite for the first 4 months.

During the interview, Rishi shared when he was diagnosed with cancer, he said, “The problem was detected when I was shooting in Delhi and was required to dye my hair white. I was told to immediately rush to the Sloan Kettering Hospital. Thankfully, my health started improving week after week, month after month… I had lost 26 kg as I had no appetite for the first four months.”

He added, “Now, I’ve gained seven-eight kg. I don’t want to look too lean, but I haven’t gone back to my original self either. Thank God for that.”

Rishi also talked about his current health condition, he said, “I am perfect now. The cancer is in remission, but I am still under treatment. The problem is not the treatment but the reaction time. There is a six-week gap between one treatment and the next when all you can do is eat, shop, watch movies, live a normal life which I would rather do at home than here in New York.”

The actor is expected to return to India by the end of August.

Rishi also thanked Neetu Kapoor for supporting him throughout this journey.

The actor also thanked his children, he said, “It’s been a difficult time, very taxing, but Neetu (wife), and my children (Ranbir and Riddhima) have been very supportive. I am grateful to everyone.”