Hina Khan Addresses Industry Hesitation Following Cancer Diagnosis, Returns to Television
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Mumbai, india – Television actress Hina Khan, 37, has spoken openly about facing doubts within the entertainment industry regarding her ability to work after being diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer in June 2021. Khan recently resumed her career with the reality show Patni Aur Panga, adn shared her experiences during an interview with the Press Trust of India (PTI).
Industry Concerns and Khan’s resilience
Khan acknowledged that while no one explicitly stated concerns about her health, she understood the hesitation from potential employers. “I did not wont to work directly that nobody told me that ‘you are not yet completely healthy,’ but I understand that people doubt all the right reasons (work with me),” she stated.She expressed a willingness to prove her capabilities, hoping her participation in Patni Aur panga would demonstrate her readiness. “It’s fine. I have to break that ideal. Maybe the program does it. I understand it. If I were in place, I would have thought about it a thousand times.”
Patni Aur Panga and Future Aspirations
Patni Aur Panga, hosted by Munawar Faruqui and Sonali Bendre, features celebrity couples competing in challenges while opening up about their personal lives.Khan appears on the show with her husband, Rocky Jaiswal. Other couples featured include Devina Bonnerjee-Gurmeet Choudhary, Rubina Dilaik-Abhinav Shukla, Avika Gor-Milind Chandwani, Swara Bhaskar-Farid Ahmed, and Geeta Phogat-Pawan Sarin. Khan described taking on the show as a notable step and a test of her physical and mental strength.
Looking ahead, Khan indicated she is open to new projects but is currently prioritizing roles that don’t require long-term commitments. She expressed a particular interest in playing a spy agent, citing the web series Special Ops as an inspiration. Khan has been actively updating her fans on her health journey through social media platforms throughout her treatment and recovery.
Background: Hina Khan’s Cancer Journey
Hina Khan rose to prominence with her role as Akshara in the long-running television drama Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai (2009-2016). She has since appeared in several television shows and films, including Kasautii Zindagii Kay (2018-2020) and Hacked (2020).Her public disclosure of her Stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis in 2021 brought attention to the importance of early detection and cancer awareness. Khan underwent treatment, including chemotherapy and surgery, and has been vocal about the challenges and triumphs of her recovery process.
