Tahira Kashyap opens up about breast cancer relapse

Filmmaker Tahira Kashyap, known for her directorial debut Sharmajee Ki Beti, has revealed that her breast cancer has relapsed after seven years. Taking to Instagram, Tahira shared a heartfelt note reflecting her determination to fight cancer once again.

In her post, Tahira wrote, “Seven year itch or the power of regular screening—it’s a perspective, I’d like to go with the latter and suggest the same for everyone who needs to get regular mammograms. Round 2 for me... I still got this.”

She added, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. When life becomes too generous and throws them again at you, you squeeze them calmly into your favourite kala khatta drink and sip it with all the good intentions. Because, for one, it’s a better drink, and, two, you know you will give it your best once again.” Tahira concluded her note writing, “#regularscreening #mammogram not shying away from saying it #breastcancer #onemoretime #letsgo. Ironically or not, today is #WorldHealthDay. Let’s do whatever we can in our capacity to take care of ourselves. #gratitude through and through.”

Tahira Kashyap was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018.