Hina Khan cuts her hair short amid breast cancer treatment, her mother breaks down

On June 28, the 36-year-old actor bravely disclosed her stage 3 cancer diagnosis on Instagram, expressing her determination to combat the illness. Her candid disclosure garnered widespread support from fans and the entertainment community. Her openness about her health battle deepened the admiration and respect for her strength.

In the video, Hina bravely captured moments of her journey. From attending an award function to immediately beginning her chemotherapy session, she displayed remarkable courage. Another emotional moment captured her decision to undergo a haircut. Despite visible emotions, Hina maintained a composed demeanour, offering reassurance to her mother.

Hina's emotional Instagram caption

She also captioned her video, 'You can hear my mother’s wailing voice in Kashmiri (blessing me) in the background as she prepared herself to witness something she never dared to imagine. Not all of us have the same tools at our disposal to manage heartbreaking emotions.

To all the beautiful people out there, especially women who are fighting the same battle, I know it’s hard. I know that for most of us, our hair is the crown we never take off. But what if you’re facing a battle so tough that you have to lose your hair—your pride, your crown? If you want to win, you’ve got to make some tough decisions.
And I choose to win.'
I have decided to give myself every chance possible to win this battle. I choose to let go of my beautiful hair before it starts falling off. I didn’t want to endure this mental breakdown for weeks. So, I choose to let go of my crown because I’ve realised my real crown is my COURAGE, my STRENGTH , and the love I have for myself.
Aur haan.. I have decided to use my own hair to make a nice Wig for this phase.
Hair will grow back, eyebrows will return, scars will fade, but the spirit must remains whole.
I am recording my story, my journey, to ensure that my efforts to embrace myself reach everyone out there. If my story can make even one day of this heartwarming yet excruciating experience better for someone, it’s worth it.
Also this day couldn’t have gone as I hoped without the presence of the people who have taken a vow to support me thru thick and thin.. MY PEOPLE @rockyj1 MOM @heenaladjoshi @manaanmeer @sachinmakeupartist1
And a big thank you to @dwyessh_hairwizard for coming all the way from Santacruz after his hectic day at his salon to make this as comfortable as possible.. loved the haircut Dwyessh Thank you and love you. May God ease our pain and give us strength to be victorious. Pls Pray Pray Pray for me

Actor's disclosure

The 36-year-old actor, disclosed her cancer diagnosis via an Instagram post on June 28. In her heartfelt message, she expressed her determination to combat the disease, stating that she is pursuing every possible avenue to overcome it.

More about Hina Khan

Known for her roles in television dramas such as 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' and her participation in reality shows like 'Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 8' and 'Bigg Boss 11,' Hina has long been a loved figure in the industry. In addition to her television career, she has appeared in various projects including 'Hacked', 'Damaged 2', and 'Shinda Shinda No Papa.'

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