Recently, our two senior-most loving actors, namely Rishi Kapoor and Irrfan khan lost the battle to cancer. The two of them had a good chance for remission but in the end, gave in to cancer.
While some of the celebrities from Bollywood have also been affected by cancer but recovered with time. They are an inspiration to all the cancer patients who lose hope and the will to live further.
Here is a list of celebrities who have recovered from cancer and now leading a healthy and happy life.
Sonali Bendre
Sonali Bendre, the popular actress was suffering from Metastasis cancer in July 2019. Cancer reaches quickly through the lymph system and the bloodstream. Sonali didn’t give up and fought relentlessly. She has recovered and leading a healthier life now.
Tahira Kashyap
Wife of Ayushman Khurana, Tahira was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018 at stage 0. The disease affects the inner lining of the breast milk duct and cannot spread any more. Tahira has recovered and is quite vocal about her journey with cancer on Instagram
Anurag Basu
Director and producer, Anurag Basu is one of the most talented celebrities of Bollywood. He was suffering from Leukemia or in other words, blood cancer for some time. He has retrieved back and also made public appearances, despite the struggle
Lisa Ray
Canadian-Indian actor came in light when she was dating Sanjay Dutt. She was affected with Myeloma cancer that usually forms in a plasma cell but now she is back on her feet.
Manisha Koirala
She is recognized as one of the most beautiful actresses of the Bollywood era. In 2012 she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, which is life-threatening and without significant treatment, can spread to the pelvis and abdomen in later stages
Rakesh Roshan
Father of Hrithik Roshan, a great director, and producer was detected with squamous cell carcinoma of the throat back in January 2019 but he has too fought well and is now fit and fine.
Yuvraj Singh
Indian cricketer, Yuvraj Singh fell into depression when he found out that he was affected by a cancerous tumour inside his left lung. His brevity and sportsmanship had reflected in his performances when he won man of the series for India despite being ill and vomiting blood.