New Delhi, India
Indian actress Hina Khan has been diagnosed with stage three breast cancer. On Friday, Khan, who is a popular name in the Indian television industry, shared the shocking news of her cancer diagnosis.
Hina Khan's Cancer Diagnosis
Taking to her Instagram handle, Hina, 36, shared she had been diagnosed with stage three breast cancer. She reassured her fans and well-wishers that she's doing well and her treatment had already begun.
Her statement reads, "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 want to reassure everyone that I am doing well. I am strong, determined and truly committed to overcoming this disease. My treatment has already begun and I am ready to do everything necessary to emerge from this even stronger."
The actress added, "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 Almighty, we believe I will overcome this challenge and be completely healthy. Please send your prayers, blessings and love. Love, Hina."
Comforting Words from Fans and Friends
Soon after Hina made the shocking revelation of her diagnosis, words of support and concern started pouring in from her millions of fans and friends. Wishing Hina a speedy recovery, her friends from the film fraternity such as Vishal Mishra, Rashami Desai, Ankita Lokhande among others.
“U have always been very strong and sending you prayer and lots of healing,” wrote Rashami Desai.
Singer Vishal Mishra commented on her IG post, ''Get well soon Hina. Sending you prayer.''
Sunil Grover wrote, ''You will be fine soon. Wishes and love ❤️.''
Hina Khan's Career
Hina is a well-known name in the Hindi television industry and has been widely recognised for portraying Akshara in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. Later, she played the negative character of Komolika in Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2. Apart from her TV roles, Hina has also taken part in the reality show, Bigg Boss 11 ( Indian version of Big Brother) where she emerged as the first runner-up. Hina was recently featured in the Punjabi movie Shinda Shinda No Papa alongside Gippy Grewal.