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Actors Who Have Opened Up About Severe Illnesses and Created Awareness

She spoke of the physical and mental anguish she had during treatment, as well as how she continued to work from home because she wasn’t allowed to travel at first.

New Delhi: Life is a wheel, and we never know when the next corner will appear. While there are highs, there are also lows that can be difficult to cope with – both physical and emotional. Celebrities’ life is like stacks of books, and they share a huge amount of information with us.

This includes revealing low points in their experiences, such as health concerns and sicknesses, as well as how they dealt with them.

And not only did these superstars speak to them, but they also gained recognition for the countless individuals who adore them:

1.  Sonali Bendre:

In 2018, Sonali Bendre was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer and received therapy. The actor discussed her therapy, including the mental and physical challenges she faced. She also stressed the need of dealing with bad emotions along the way and how it’s important to feel them.

 

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2. Tahira Kashyap:

Tahira Kashyap was diagnosed with breast cancer in September 2018 and had surgery the following month. She kept us all updated on her diagnosis and daily challenges, even discussing the painful aspects that are crucial for breast cancer awareness. Even post-diagnosis hair fall was addressed by the writer-director.

3. Chhavi Mittal:

On April 25, Chhavi Mittal underwent breast cancer surgery. Through her vlogs and social media posts, the actor has discussed extensively her cancer battle and surgeries. She also discussed the physical suffering connected with the surgery, as well as the need of remaining positive.

 

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4. Manisha Koirala:

Before being certified cancer-free in 2015, the actor was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and underwent many procedures in New York. She’s open about her struggles and journey on social media, and in 2018, she published her autobiography, Healed: How Cancer Gave Me A New Life.

 

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5. Kirron Kher:

In 2021, Kirron Kher was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma, a kind of cancer. Sikander Kher, Anupam Kher’s son, posted several times regarding her recovery. She spoke of the physical and mental anguish she had during treatment, as well as how she continued to work from home because she wasn’t allowed to travel at first.

 

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6. Illeana D’Cruz:

The actor spoke about her battles with body dysmorphic disorder and how it affected her mental health during an event in New Delhi. In 2020, she also released a post regarding her body image challenges throughout her life and how she is working to overcome them.

 

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