Seeking Inspiration From Bollywood Celebs Who Opened Up About Their Battle With Illness

Recently, taking to her social media, Samantha stated that she has myositis and is coming to terms with the fact that she has become vulnerable. The doctors are confident that I will make a complete recovery very soon, she added. She also posted a photo of herself at a recording studio while on an IV. Along with the picture, the actress sent a lengthy note that said, “Your response to the Yashodha Trailer was overwhelming. It is this love and connection that I share with all of you, that gives me the strength to deal with the seemingly unending challenges that life throws at me.” Despite all this the actress is trying to be strong and said, I am slowly realising that we don’t always need to put up a strong front. Accepting this vulnerability is something that I am still struggling with. Concluding her note she said, “I guess it can only mean that I am one more day closer to recovery. I love you.. THIS TOO SHALL PASS.” (Image Source: Instagram)

Yuvraj Singh was at the top of the world in 2011 after helping India win the World Cup that year. So the aggressive southpaw's diagnosis of a malignant tumour in his left lung came as quite a surprise. He received chemotherapy at the Cancer Research Institute in Boston as well as the Medicine Facilities in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was released from the hospital following the third and last cycle of chemotherapy and returned to India, and he is now cancer-free. (Image Source: Instagram)

Hrithik Roshan is regarded as one of Bollywood's most vibrant and enthusiastic actors. His encounter with death is a confirmation of this. The actor was diagnosed with a brain clot in 2013. He had to have surgery for this and was treated on July 7.  Hrithik added a month later, at the premiere of one of his films, I am absolutely fantastic. Even with the hole in my brain, my spirit is intact. Now, that demonstrates his upbeat personality. (Image Source: Instagram)

Bollywood actor Sonali Bendre has been publicly open about her battle with cancer and how she fought against it. In 2018, she had announced about being diagnosed with metastatic cancer for which she had undergone treatment at a New York hospital. After returning to India, Sonali Bendre appeared on the cover of Harper's Bazaar magazine and she also narrated her story. Sharing the cover of the magazine she wrote, There’s no one way to tell how our experiences change us or shape us. Not all transformations are visible, but they will always leave an impact. What I’ve learnt is to never let it hold me back. I would rather dress up and show up! The actor said that there was only 30% chance that she would survive, but her family never lost hope. She said, ...but the thought of death didn’t come to me. I thought this was going to be a long struggle, but I never thought I’d die. (Image Source: Instagram)

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan  was diagnosed with Trigeminal Neuralgia, a neuropathic condition. The pain in the face, jaw, and cheek, often known as the suicide illness, becomes acute and terrible. In 2011, the actor underwent nerve surgery in the United States and was soon back on set for 'Ek Tha Tiger.' (Image Source: Instagram)