Actress Hina Khan has been candidly sharing her experience following a stage three breast cancer diagnosis. Recently, she posted a mirror selfie with her long-time partner Rocky Jaiswal on Instagram Stories.
The couple, who have been together since 2014, were pictured in a fashion store, both dressed in black. In her post, Hina expressed deep gratitude to Rocky for his unwavering support during her challenging times. She affectionately called him her strength, writing, "You are the best. May Allah bless you always. My strength.”
Hina documenting her battle with breast cancer
Earlier, Hina shared an emotional video on Instagram documenting her first chemotherapy session, which she attended right after receiving an award at a glamorous event. The video captured Hina elegantly posing on the red carpet and being honored at the award show, followed by her entering the hospital for treatment.
Hina posts about returning to work amid her treatment
She also shared a video of herself returning to work, her team carefully concealing her scars as she donned a wig. In the video, she stated, "The show must go on." Alongside the video, Hina penned an inspiring note: "My first work assignment after my diagnosis… Walking the talk is challenging, especially when facing life’s biggest challenges. So, give yourself a break on bad days; it’s okay… you deserve it. However, don’t forget to live your life on the good days, no matter how few they are. These days still hold importance. Accept the change, embrace the difference, and NORMALISE it."
She also clarified that undergoing treatment doesn't mean she's always confined to a hospital bed. "FYI I am undergoing a treatment but I am not always in the hospital..so to all you people out thr, Let’s NORMALISE working and if you have the strength and energy, do whatever makes you HAPPY," she encouraged, adding, "And to all you beautiful people who are battling this disease, Remember, it’s your story; it’s your life."
Hina Khan, originally from Jammu and Kashmir, gained widespread fame with her portrayal of Akshara in the popular TV series ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’. She has also ventured into films with notable performances in ‘Hacked’, ‘Smartphone’, ‘Lines’, ‘Wishlist’, and ‘Unlock’. Her extensive body of work includes appearances in ‘Damaged 2’, ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi’ season 8, ‘Bigg Boss 11’, ‘Kasautii Zindagii Kay’, and ‘Naagin 5’.