Last year, Filmmaker Tahira Kashyap declared that she was diagnosed with Stage 0 Breast Cancer, a pre-invasive cancer-DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ) in her right breast with high grade malignant cells. And self-admittedly and rightly so, she is a #breastcancerwarrior!
Ayushmann Khurrana, the ace Bollywood actor, who is also the husband of Tahira, has been a loving and supportive husband standing by his wife through her journey.
February 04, 2019 saw the World Cancer Day, and Tahira took to her Instagram to share an inspiring post on her Instagram handle with a bold and brave picture and a heartwarming message which read, ‘Today is my day! Wish you all a happy #worldcancerday and hope each one of us celebrates this day in an embracing way. That we remove any stigma or taboo associated with it. That we spread awareness about it and that we have self-love no matter what. I truly embrace all my scars as they are my badges of honour. There is nothing known as perfect. Happiness lies in truly accepting yourself. This was a tough one for me. But this picture was my decision as I want to celebrate not the disease but the spirit with which I endured.’
She further added, ‘To quote my mentor, Diasaku Ikeda, “Leading an undefeated life is eternal victory. Not being defeated, never giving up, is actually a greater victory than winning, not being defeated means having the courage to rise to the challenge. However, many times we’re knocked down, the important thing is we keep getting up and taking one step-even a half step- forward” #worldcancerday #breastcancerawareness #breastcancerwarrior #turningkarmaintomission #boddhisatva Thanks @atulkasbekar for this one.’
Ayushman too shared a hear whelming message, giving all the support and courage to his childhood friend and 10-year-old love, Tahira. He wrote, ‘Paa le tu aisi Fateh. Samandar teri pyaas se darey. These lines are for you @tahirakashyap. Your scars are beautiful. You are a trailblazer. Keep inspiring the millions to fight their toughest personal battles. Be the lifer you are! #worldcancerday’
Giving inspiration to the millions who are out there, battling the evils of cancer, Tahira Kashyap is a real hero.
