Popular Bollywood actor and singer Ayushmann Khurrana’s wife Tahira Kashyap‘s latest Instagram post is verification of her indomitable spirit.
Celebrating World Cancer Day, Ayushman’s wife took to her official Instagram account to share a bold picture of herself cheering all her scars with joy as “badges of honor.” In the picture, she reveals her bald head, bareback and a scar.
She wrote a heart-warming message along with the simple image and wrote;
“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 honor. There is nothing known as perfect. Happiness lies in truly accepting yourself,” she continued.
Tahira also went on to add that she wants to praise the spirit with which she faced the life-threatening disease“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.
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,” she added.
Ayushmann also extended respect and support to his wife with a small poem;
“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,” he wrote alongside the same picture of Tahira.
Tahira like a proud cancer survivor walked the ramp at the Lakme Fashion week as well. Wearing a bald look and done up in all white, she ran the ramp with spirit and positivity. Calling the experience fascinating, she shared various pictures from the event on her social media.
Tahira was diagnosed with initial signs of breast cancer in September, last year and has been clear about her diagnosis and treatment over the months.
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On the work front, Tahira will be next seen in ‘Dreamgirl’ opposite Nushrat Bharucha.
Meanwhile, Tahira, who recently directed a precise feature film titled ‘Toffee’, has turned director for another film and will indicate the title for the same soon.