Ayushmann recalls getting wife Tahira's cancer news on his birthday

Ayushmann Khurrana opened up on wife Tahira Kashyap's battle with cancer and how she has been his inspiration

2018 was an incredible year for Ayushmann Khurrana. From Andhadhun to Badhaai Ho, his films not only earned praise from all quarters but also created box office records. However, 2018 was also a difficult phase for him as the actor's wife, Tahira Kashyap, was diagnosed with stage 0 breast cancer. The 34-year-old actor finally opened up about his wife's illness and how the world turned upside down for the couple.

In a recent interview with Rajeev Masand, the Vicky Donor actor revealed that they got to know about Tahira's cancer diagnosis on his birthday last year. He said, "It was difficult. Thanks to her, that she was brave enough to take it positively. I was in the middle of promoting these two films last year, Andhadhun and Badhaai Ho. And we got to know of it on my birthday. And we saw a film that day, Manmarziyaan — on September 14 and we got to know about this disease".

 

 

 

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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 Lensed by @atulkasbekar

A post shared by Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) onFeb 4, 2019 at 12:44am PST

The actor further spoke about how his wife held her head high and how she refused to give in or bow down in the face of adversity.

"Tahira was like I want to just celebrate my life, take it head-on and we are together in this — both fighting the disease and my promoting the films. So it was a collective effort. I am glad she has overcome it and as we speak, she is delivering a lecture on cancer, how to fight it, how to combat it. She's a leader now with cancer patients. She's an inspiration", he said.

Check out the full interview here:

On September 22 last year, Tahira shared online that she was detected with DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ) in her right breast with high-grade malignant cells. She returned to work after mastectomy in November. The writer-director since then has tried to spread positivity and awareness about her condition and the illness on social media.

 

 

 

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WARNING!! Before you swipe left, some pictures might not go down too well with your palette. But I am hoping there is a change in the perception of that one perfect flavour that we have always had. The last couple of months have been an extreme case of metamorphosis for me. And I am not categorising it whether it was from a caterpillar to a butterfly phase or vice versa. I could be the larva or the pupa or any other intermediate stage as each phase is unique and special. But there is a deep sense of acceptance when it comes to the life cycle of this creature. Taking a 'leaf' from this caterpillars life, I feel I have undergone a tremendous change mentally and physically too. From my obsession with long hair, associating beauty with rapunzel tresses, and hiding most of the time behind my hair (as I felt secure , lest my crooked nose, or freckles or pimples or simply not so chiseled face isn't exposed) to losing my hair, wearing extensions and a cap, going bald to now a short crop. I am enjoying every phase because somehow with hair I lost my insecurity, my stupid notion of beauty and my complexes. I don't know whether I'll keep long hair or not, in either case I am not going to hide my face. I don't claim to have refined beauty, but I have changed my own mindset and my biggest victory is changing the mindset and perception of my 7 year-old-son, the next generation. From running to get a cap and placing it on my head when I was losing my hair and had a bald patch to proudly introducing me to his friends when I was bald or now with short hair, I feel I am a part of a change. This post is dedicated to women of all shapes and sizes and to all those posts I get when they fret losing their hair during or after chemotherapy. You are beautiful now and always #acceptance #selflove #longhair #baldhead #shorthair #kifarakpaindahai #breastcancerawarenss #changingkarmaintomission

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Also Read: World Cancer Day exclusive: Tahira Kashyap talks about her battle with breast cancer

In an interview, Tahira said, "You can never mentally prepare yourself for cancer. It comes into your life as a shocker. You have got to respect the unpredictability of life. At the same time, give yourself the power that you can bear everything".

Will Ayushmann work with Tahira in the near future?

"I would love to work with Tahira and I am hoping that she will come up with something interesting for me as well," the actor said.

Meanwhile, Ayushmann is gearing up for his next release - Article 15. The investigative drama is helmed by Anubhav Sinha and also stars Isha Talwar, Manoj Pahwa, Zeeshan Ayub, and Kumud Mishra. The film is based on Article 15 of the Constitution, which prohibits discrimination on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth. The movie will hit theatres on June 28.

Also Read: Tahira Kashyap: Cancer has changed my mindset

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