Acclaimed actress Hina Khan, recently diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer, shared an emotional video from her first chemotherapy session on Monday. Posting on Instagram, Khan provided fans with insight into how she discovered her condition.
The video opens with Khan posing for photographers on the red carpet and accepting an award at an event. It then transitions to her walking into the hospital for her chemotherapy.
Visibly emotional, Khan says, “All glam is gone, and I’m ready for my first chemo in the hospital. Let’s get better.”
In her caption, she wrote, “This award night, I knew about my cancer diagnosis, but I made a conscious choice to normalise it – not just for myself, but for all of us. This was the day that changed everything, marking the beginning of one of the most challenging phases of my life. So let’s do some affirmations.”
She continued, “We become what we believe in, and I have decided to take this challenge as an opportunity to reinvent myself, again. I have decided to keep the spirit of positivity as the first tool in my toolkit. I choose to normalise this experience for me and have consciously decided to manifest the outcome I desire. For me, my work commitments matter. For me, my motivation, passion, and art matter. I refuse to bow down. This award that I received right before my first chemo was not my motivation alone; in fact, I attended this event to reassure myself that I am living up to the benchmark I have set for myself. Mind over matter.”
Encouraging her fans with her resilient attitude, Khan added, “I attended the event and went straight to the hospital for my first chemo. I humbly urge everyone out there to first normalise the challenges of your lives, then set goals for yourself and strive to achieve them. No matter how hard. Never back down. Never give up.”
Fellow actress Dalljiet Kaur commented, “Inspired by your spirit, Hina. Suddenly everything I am going through seems so small. Yes, normalising the journey is very important. You have always been inspiring in so many ways. YOU WILL GET PERFECTLY FINE AND WILL BE BACK TO AN AWARD SHOW ACCEPTING MORE SUCH AWARDS VERY SOON.”
Ektaa Kapoor remarked, “You’re a star beyond stars! You shine the brightest.”
Mouni Roy posted, “In awe of your strength and courage.”
Hina’s boyfriend, Rocky Jaiswal, wrote, “My fighter.”
On 28th June, Khan confirmed her diagnosis, sharing that she had started treatment and was “doing well” and “fully committed” to overcoming the disease.
In an Instagram post, she stated, “Hello everyone, to address the recent rumour, I want to share some important news with all the Hinaholics and everyone who loves and cares for me. I have been diagnosed with stage three breast cancer. Despite this challenging diagnosis, I wish to reassure everyone that I am doing well. I am strong, determined, and fully committed to overcoming this disease. My treatment has already begun, and I am ready to do everything necessary to emerge from this even stronger.”
“I kindly ask for your respect and privacy during this time. I deeply appreciate your love, strength, and blessings. Your personal experiences, anecdotes, and supportive suggestions would mean the world to me as I navigate this journey. I, along with my family and loved ones, remain focused, determined, and positive. With the grace of the almighty, we believe I will overcome this challenge and will be completely healthy. Please send your prayers, blessings, and love,” she added.
On the work front, Khan has received significant recognition for her role in “Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai” and is also known for her portrayal of the negative character Komolika in “Kasautii Zindagii Kay.” Most recently, she appeared in “Shinda Shinda No Papa” and Ritam Shrivastava’s comedy-drama series “Namacool.”