It was almost eight months ago actor Hina Khan revealed she had been diagnosed with stage three breast cancer, and the TV star says that the difference between 2024 and 2025 is that she has only grown stronger.
The 37-year-old actor, best known for shows such as "Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai" and "Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2", said she had been professionally active throughout her treatment to help "normalise" working while battling the disease.
"I am still that Hina. The old Hina was also courageous and strong and this Hina is also very strong and courageous and, in fact, she has become much stronger. I have been working throughout my journey. I made sure to normalise this (cancer diagnosis) and to feel normal. I was working, shooting, travelling, and finished dubbing since my chemo started. I did my ramp walks... I finished my radiation session and came here (for interviews). If my body allows it, I will (work)," Khan said in a video interview.
In July 2024, the actor announced her cancer diagnosis in an Instagram post, in which she assured fans she was doing well and that her treatment had begun.
Khan said she doesn't have words to express the love and support she received from her followers and others on social media.
"Even in my dreams, I hadn't expected that people would respond or shower their love in this way. And, not just love. The way people prayed for me, the way they wrote to me... All I can say is that I am blessed. I'm healed to the extent, it is only because of the 'dua' (prayer) by millions of people," she added.
The actor, who has also appeared in reality shows "Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 8" and "Bigg Boss 11", will soon be seen in the upcoming web series "Griha Laxmi".
Set in the fictional town of Betalgadh, the story revolves around an ordinary housewife Laxmi (Khan), who stumbles upon a stash of weed during a police chase and turns into a drug lord. It will premiere on EPIC ON on January 16.
"Griha Laxmi" also features Chunky Panday, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Rahul Dev, Harish, Abhishek Verma, Ankit Bhatia and Kunj Anand in the pivotal roles.
Even though the shoot for the seven-episode series was "hectic", Khan said she enjoyed working with all her co-actors on the show.
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