Tahira Kashyap Khurrana’s breast cancer relapses after 7 years, writer-director reminds importance of regular screenings

Tahira Kashyap; note she shared on Instagram
| Photo Credit: @tahirakashyap/Instagram

Writer and filmmaker Tahira Kashyap Khuranna revealed on Instagram on Monday (April 7) that her breast cancer has relapsed after seven years.

Tahira, who is also the wife of actor Ayushmann Khurrana, was diagnosed with Stage 0 (pre-invasive) breast cancer in 2018.

Tahira’s note on Instagram also highlights the importance of regular screening. “Seven year itch or the power of regular screening – it’s a perspective, I had 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 wrote.

In the caption of the post, Tahira wrote, “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.”

She further noted the irony in her announcement falling on World Health Day. “Let’s do whatever we can in our capacity to take care of ourselves,” she added.

“My hero,” wrote Ayushmann in the comments of Tahira’s post.

Many celebrities, including Guneet Monga, Twinkle Khanna, and Tahira’s brother-in-law Aparshakti Khurana, commented on the post, wishing their best for Tahira.

Actor Sonali Bendre, who was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in 2018 and was declared cancer-free in 2021, commented, “No words baby! Just sending love strength and prayers.”