Actor Irrfan Khan on Monday revealed that he has been detected with a ‘rare’ disease that has shaken him up for the last 15 days.

In a heartbreaking post that he shared on social media, the 51-year-old actor said he and his family were jolted by the knowledge of his illness, and requested his fans and followers not to “speculate” about his health.

“Sometimes you wake up with a jolt with life shaking you up. The last fifteen days, my life has been a suspense story. Little had I known that my search for rare stories would make me find a rare disease. I have never given up and have always fought for my choices and always will.

“My family and friends are with me and we are working it out the best way possible. In trying times, please don’t speculate as I will myself share with you my story within a week – ten days, when the further investigations come with a conclusive diagnosis. Till then, wish the best for me,” Irrfan wrote.