Huma who replaced Sonali on 'India's Best...' REACTS on her Cancer diagnosis!

Bhopal: Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi, who has replaced cancer-stricken Sonali Bendre as a judge in a TV show, today said she was praying for her speedy recovery. "I am saddened. My prayers are with her. She will  return shortly," Huma told reporters on the sidelines of a function here.

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Sonali, 43, took to her social media profiles Twitter and Instagram yesterday to break the news that she had been diagnosed with high-grade cancer that has metastasised.

Sometimes, when you least expect it, life throws you a curveball. I have recently been diagnosed with a high grade cancer that has metastised, which we frankly did not see coming. A niggling pain led to some tests, which led to this unexpected diagnosis. My family and close friends have rallied around me, providing the best support system that anyone can ask for. I am very blessed and thankful for each of them. There is no better way to tackle this, than to take swift and immediate action. And so, as advised by my doctors, I am currently undergoing a course of treatment in New York. We remain optimistic and I am determined to fight every step of the way. What has helped has been the immense outpouring of love and support I’ve received over the past few days, for which I am very grateful. I’m taking this battle head on, knowing I have the strength of my family and friends behind me.

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Akshay Kumar met Sonali Bendre in New York after hearing about her cancer diagnosis Huma said she had grown up watching movies of Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in 1990s and (late) Sridevi and Madhuri Dixit-Nene are her role models. Responding to a query on the condition of women in the society, the actress said a movement should be started from every home to ensure that women members get the respect they deserved. "I feel that we should empower our mothers, daughters and wives at home. If we start treating them in a fair manner, I feel, it would bring a change. This is not a big task," she added.