Hina Khan Smashes Taboos Against Battling Cancer, Reveals 'Kuch Din Difficult Hote Hain' But 'You Can Get Back To Work'

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Hina Khan, who was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer last year and continues to bravely battle the disease, recently spoke about the taboos surrounding cancer survivors in the entertainment industry, emphasising positivity, resilience, and family support. She's a fighter and and has proved us all over the years!

Breaking Taboos Around Cancer and Work

In an interview with ANI, Hina stressed the importance of mental health and family support when battling life-threatening illnesses like cancer. "This taboo that a cancer patient has to sit at home and do nothing, and that their life is over, is not true. A few days are difficult, but after that, you can get back to work. You should have that will, that strength, and the love of your family," Hina explained.Take a look!

#WATCH | Surat, Gujarat: Cancer survivor and actor Hina Khan says, "...This taboo that a Cancer patient has to sit at home and do nothing, and that their life is over, is not true. A few days are difficult but after that, you can get back to work. You should have that will, that… pic.twitter.com/Cg9NaSHljW

— ANI (@ANI) October 4, 2025

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Acting Despite Health Struggles

Known for her breakout role in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, Hina made it clear that her passion for acting remains undeterred despite her ongoing health battle. "I will always keep doing this (acting), provided my body supports me. Your mental strength is the most important thing. Therefore, you must be mentally strong and remain happy. If you think this (cancer) is nothing, it becomes nothing," she said.

Hina Khan’s work front

Hina is currently seen on Pati Patni Aur Panga – Jodiyon Ka Reality Check with husband Rocky Jaiswal. The list of contestants includes popular celebrity couples and personalities such as Rubina Dilaik and Abhinav Shukla, Avika Gor and Milind Chandwani, Debina Bonnerjee and Gurmeet Choudhary, Mamta Lehri and Sudesh Lehri, Geeta Phogat and Pawan Kumar, Swara Bhasker and Fahad Ahmed, along with Isha and Abhishek Kumar.