From Chhavi Mittal To Sonali Bendre: 5 Actresses Who Won The Battle Against Cancer With A Smile

Over the years, the industry has seen a paradigm shift where women of Bollywood have been targeted by the dreadful cancer. However, giving up is certainly not in their dictionary. Several actresses were diagnosed with cancer and they battled it with a bright smile. From Chhaivi Mittal to Sonali Bendre, let's see who are the superwomen of the film industry.1. Chhavi MittalThe actress was diagnosed with breast cancer. Earlier this month, Mittal took to Instagram sharing the sad news of her being diagnosed with the deadly disease. However, after a 6-hour long surgery, she woke up cancer-free. Her little dance before the surgery went viral on Instagram.She shared a picture of her lying on the bed, smiling, and captioned it "When the anaesthesiologist asked me to close my eyes and think of something nice, I visualised my beautiful breasts perfectly healthy... and then I went under. The next thing I know, I woke up cancer free!""The surgery lasted for 6 hours, there were multiple procedures done, and it's a long road to recovery, but the great thing is.. it's only going to get better now. The worst is over," she added.

2. Sonali BendreThe actress was diagnosed with metastatic cancer (cancer that spreads to different parts of the body) in 2018. When Bendre went aborad for her treatment, her fans and the entire Hindi film fraternity came together to pray for her. She underwent a difficult surgery and now is cancer free. The Sarfarosh actress speaks about the same on her social media and has also published a book about her fight with cancer.

3. Tahira KashyapWriter and philanthorpist Tahira Kashyap was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018. She was very vocal about her journey. Posting a picture of her battle scars, she came out to be cancer free and a superwomen who is an inspiration to many. Sonali Bendre and Kashyap have spoken quite a few times about their journey and have inspired many cancer warriors to never give up.

4. Kirron KherEarlier this year, the India's Got Talent judge was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer. While she is fighting a tough battle, Kher has resumed work and is currently judging a realtiy TV show alongside Baadshah and Shilpa Shetty. Once again, her fans and the entire Hindi film fraternity came together to offer their prayers for her speedy recovery.

5. Manisha KoiralaDiagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2012, the actress turned politician was in the US for her treatment. Today, she is actively interested in spreading awareness about cancer after overcoming the disease. She penned down her cancer journey in her autobiography. Koirala made her comeback with Dear Maya, a thriller movie that was accepted with open arms by her fans.