Cancer for sure is a deadly disease and does not come with a notification. It has in its clutches all irrespective of their financial position, name or fame. It is tough for the family and friends of the cancer patient, but it is tougher for the cancer patient all the more. However, these celebs who are affected with the disease just proved it that the show must go on and have inspired millions of us to never give up on hope and fight with a smile on face and of course with lots of styles.
Here are the Bollywood celebs who fought the disease and inspired us:
1. Tahira Kashyap
Ayshmann Khurrana’s wife and filmmaker were diagnosed with breast cancer. Today she posted a motivating message on the Instagram and she simply has won our hearts here goes the message, “Today is my day! Wish you all a happy #worldcancerday and hope each one of us celebrates this day in an embracing way.
That we remove any stigma or taboo associated with it. That we spread awareness about it and that we have self love no matter what. I truly embrace all my scars as they are my badges of honour. There is nothing known as perfect. Happiness lies in truly accepting yourself. This was a tough one for me.
But this picture was my decision as I want to celebrate not the disease but the spirit with which I endured…” Ever since a many of other Bollywood celebs have come forward who have been diagnosed with cancer, and the list has Sonali Bendre, Irrfan Khan and Rakesh Roshan, and they have spoken about their experiences and have tried to motivate all and give the courage to fight the deadly disease.
2. Rakesh Roshan
Actor-director Rakesh Roshan was diagnosed with early-stage squamous cell carcinoma a type of throat cancer, but he is in high spirits and is fighting the battle with utmost grace.
3. Manisha Koirala
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At the age of 42 she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and after several surgeries, in the year 2015, she was declared cancer free. In spite of the chemotherapy, she did not stop to shoot for the film and claimed that it is her new life which she will live with utmost spirit.
4. Sonali Bendre
Sonali Bendre is undergoing treatment in the US for a high- grade Metastatic cancer and in the last seven months since she is fighting the disease she has become a stronger person.
5. Irrfan Khan
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Irrfan Khan was diagnosed with high-grade neuroendocrine cancer in March last year and he is under recovery and we wish him lots of positive vibes.
6. Anurag Basu
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The renowned film director was suffering from acute promyelocytic leukemias a type of blood cancer, in the year 2004. The doctors gave him two months to live but he fought the disease and made films like Life In a Metro, Barfi, Jagoo Jassos and presently is a judge in a reality show.
7. Yuvraj Singh
Cricket Yuvraj Singh was diagnosed with lung cancer but he recovered and is now spreading awareness regarding the disease.
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