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Ayushmann Khurrana’s Wife Tahira Kashyap Reveals Cancer Relapse Diagnosis
Updated on: 07 April, 2025 01:39 PM IST |Amruta Karulkar
Ayushmann Khurrana and Tahira Kashyap
Writer-director Tahira Kashyap Khurrana, known for her candour and resilience, has bravely shared challenging personal news. She recently revealed that she is facing breast cancer for the second time, nearly seven years after her initial diagnosis. Despite the difficult news, Tahira maintains a remarkably positive spirit, ready to face "round two".
In her caption, she elaborated on her outlook using a relatable analogy: "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. When life becomes too generous and throws them again at you, you squeeze them calmly into your favourite kala khatta drink and sip it with all the good intentions. Because, for one, it`s a better drink, and two, you know you will give it your best once again."
She also urged followers towards self-care: "#regularscreening #mammogram not shying away from saying it #breastcancer #onemoretime #letsgoIronically or not today is #WorldHealthDay Let’s do whatever we can in our capacity to take care of ourselves #gratitude through and through."
Following her recent announcement, messages of love and support flooded her social media. Her husband, actor Ayushmann Khurrana, commented, "My hero". Fellow industry figures like Mini Mathur encouraged her, saying, "You will win round 2 as well Tahira. Stay on course. Keep going," while producer Guneet Monga wrote, "I love you! this too shall pass and come out of this victorious."
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She previously shared an anecdote about her parents` initial reaction to her bald photos, highlighting her unique perspective. "My parents got really upset with me when I put up my bald picture... they refused to talk to me," she recalled, adding that she told them she wanted to "`celebrate`" that phase, a concept they found hard to grasp initially.
Tahira Kashyap Khurrana, director of `Sharmaji Ki Beti`, continues to inspire many with her strength, honesty, and unwavering advocacy for health awareness, particularly the importance of regular cancer screenings.
Tahira`s Courageous Announcement
Taking to social media on a Monday, which poignantly coincided with World Health Day, Tahira announced her diagnosis. She shared a powerful message on Instagram, blending vulnerability with strength. Her post read, "Seven-year itch or the power of regular screening- it`s a perspective, I had like to go with the latter and suggest the same for everyone who needs to get regular mammograms. Round 2 for me...I still got this."In her caption, she elaborated on her outlook using a relatable analogy: "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. When life becomes too generous and throws them again at you, you squeeze them calmly into your favourite kala khatta drink and sip it with all the good intentions. Because, for one, it`s a better drink, and two, you know you will give it your best once again."
She also urged followers towards self-care: "#regularscreening #mammogram not shying away from saying it #breastcancer #onemoretime #letsgoIronically or not today is #WorldHealthDay Let’s do whatever we can in our capacity to take care of ourselves #gratitude through and through."
Following her recent announcement, messages of love and support flooded her social media. Her husband, actor Ayushmann Khurrana, commented, "My hero". Fellow industry figures like Mini Mathur encouraged her, saying, "You will win round 2 as well Tahira. Stay on course. Keep going," while producer Guneet Monga wrote, "I love you! this too shall pass and come out of this victorious."
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A History of Openness and Advocacy
This isn`t the first time the 42-year-old filmmaker has navigated this journey publicly. Tahira was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018 and underwent a mastectomy and chemotherapy. Throughout that period, she was incredibly open about her experiences, sharing her story to raise awareness and promote body positivity. She bravely posted pictures revealing her surgery scars and embraced her bald look during treatment, refusing to wear wigs.She previously shared an anecdote about her parents` initial reaction to her bald photos, highlighting her unique perspective. "My parents got really upset with me when I put up my bald picture... they refused to talk to me," she recalled, adding that she told them she wanted to "`celebrate`" that phase, a concept they found hard to grasp initially.
Tahira Kashyap Khurrana, director of `Sharmaji Ki Beti`, continues to inspire many with her strength, honesty, and unwavering advocacy for health awareness, particularly the importance of regular cancer screenings.
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