Tahira Kashyap's breast cancer relapses after 7 years, writes: ‘ironically or not, today is World Health Day'

Tahira Kashyap's breast cancer relapsed again

Director and actor Ayushmann Khurrana's wife, Tahira Kashyap, has revealed that her breast cancer has relapsed for the second time.

The Sharmajee Ki Beti director took to her Instagram on Monday, which also happens to be World Health Day, and shared a long note on her cancer diagnosis for the second time. Tahira was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018.

Her post read, "Seven-year itch or the power of regular screening—it's a perspective. I'd like to go with the latter and suggest the same for everyone who needs to get regular mammograms. Round 2 for me... I still got this."

She wrote in the caption, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. When life becomes too generous and throws them again at you, you squeeze them calmly into your favorite kala khatta drink and sip it with all the good intentions. Because for one, it’s a better drink, and two, you know you will give it your best once again. #regularscreening #mammogram not shying away from saying it #breastcancer #onemoretime #letsgo. Ironically or not, today is #WorldHealthDay. Let’s do whatever we can in our capacity to take care of ourselves. #gratitude through and through (folded hands emoji)".

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Reacting to the post, her devar (younger brother-in-law) and actor Aparashakti Khurrana wrote, "Big tight hug bhabhi! We know Tussi ainu viii lamaaa paa laaonge."

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Reacting to the post, fans showered Tahira with love. A person said, "God challenges only their own kids; we shall overcome." A comment read, "Sending so much love and power your way." "You are a lioness and will report this victory too!!!!" a fan wrote. "Stay strong, you brave soul. You will do it again and win with flying colors," commented another fan. "Prayers and strength to you.

.. you are the strongest and a great inspiration," wrote an Instagram user.

Tara Sharma Saluja wrote, "Sending loads of love and prayers for a full and speedy recovery. You will be fine... We are all sending loads of healing love. ️ You will beat this again and ASAP. XX"X

Filmmaker Guneet Monga wrote, "I love you! ️ This too shall pass, and we will come out of this victorious."

Sonali Bendra, who is also a cancer survivor herself, wrote, "No words, baby! Just sending love, strength, and prayers.

A user wrote, "Dhairon duaayain aap kay liyay, Tahira. You are a force to reckon with!

Insha Allah, this shall be a distant memory soon. Stay strong and rock solid on your faith in God."

Almost eight weeks ago, Tahira had posted photos of her ramp walk showing her clean-shaven head—which was an effect of chemotherapy. She had posted several photos from her ramp walk.

In that post, she wrote, "And that's life! And you make the most of it. And in making the most of it, you realize how humbling the experience is. I know so many brave women who have fought with all their might. I bow my head in respect to all of them. Let everyone's experience be a reminder to value our lives. To know how significant each one of us is. To know nobody else on the face of the earth can do what you can do. Spread the awareness. Early breast cancer detection is curable, not just treatable. Love and hope and joy to all. Life is to celebrate gratitude all the way."

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In an interview with ANI, Tahira spoke about her fight against cancer. She said, "Cancer is a journey that tests your strength, resilience, and faith. Early diagnosis and affordable treatment are, however, key to survival, and thanks to such government schemes, millions can now hope for a better future. Let's continue to support one another and raise awareness about early breast cancer detection because together, we can beat cancer."

Tahira made her directorial debut with Sharmajee Ki Beti, which had Sakshi Tanwar, Divya Dutta, Saiyami Kher, Vanshika Taparia, Arista Mehta, Sharib Hashmi, and Parvin Dabas in lead roles. Sharmajee Ki Beti was released on Prime Video on June 28, 2024.

Tahira is married to Ayushmann Khurrana, and the couple has two kids—a son and a daughter.