Ayushmann Khurrana's wife Tahira Kashyap was diagnosed with DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ) in her right breast with high-grade malignant cells, in September 2018. The Braveheart took the challenge head-on and has been empowering others as well, on her journey. Today, she took to her Instagram page once again, to share a glimpse of her battle with cancer, with pictures and a heartfelt note. In a series of pictures, she gave us a glimpse of how her hair was affected by chemotherapy over the months. From evidently missing strands of hair on the head to Tahira rocking a cap to conceal it, the post is quite graphic. She added a warning, "Before you swipe left, some pictures might not go down too well with your palette." Sonali Bendre and Tahira Kashyap's Powerful Messages on World Cancer Day Will Leave You in Awe of Them.

Tahira further adds, "I am hoping there is a change in the perception of that one perfect flavour that we have always had. The last couple of months have been an extreme case of metamorphosis for me," 'Perfect Couple' Ayushmann Khurrana and Tahira Kashyap Had Their Share of Lows Too; Find Out Here.

She then talks about how her battle with cancer changed her notion of beauty. She says, "I feel I have undergone a tremendous change mentally and physically too. From my obsession with long hair, associating beauty with rapunzel tresses, and hiding most of the time behind my hair (as I felt secure , lest my crooked nose, or freckles or pimples or simply not so chiseled face isn’t exposed) to losing my hair, wearing extensions and a cap, going bald to now a short crop. I am enjoying every phase because somehow with hair I lost my insecurity, my stupid notion of beauty and my complexes,"

Check out Tahira Kashyap's post below:

 

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WARNING!! Before you swipe left, some pictures might not go down too well with your palette. But I am hoping there is a change in the perception of that one perfect flavour that we have always had. The last couple of months have been an extreme case of metamorphosis for me. And I am not categorising it whether it was from a caterpillar to a butterfly phase or vice versa. I could be the larva or the pupa or any other intermediate stage as each phase is unique and special. But there is a deep sense of acceptance when it comes to the life cycle of this creature. Taking a ‘leaf’ from this caterpillars life, I feel I have undergone a tremendous change mentally and physically too. From my obsession with long hair, associating beauty with rapunzel tresses, and hiding most of the time behind my hair (as I felt secure , lest my crooked nose, or freckles or pimples or simply not so chiseled face isn’t exposed) to losing my hair, wearing extensions and a cap, going bald to now a short crop. I am enjoying every phase because somehow with hair I lost my insecurity, my stupid notion of beauty and my complexes. I don’t know whether I’ll keep long hair or not, in either case I am not going to hide my face. I don’t claim to have refined beauty, but I have changed my own mindset and my biggest victory is changing the mindset and perception of my 7 year-old-son, the next generation. From running to get a cap and placing it on my head when I was losing my hair and had a bald patch to proudly introducing me to his friends when I was bald or now with short hair, I feel I am a part of a change. This post is dedicated to women of all shapes and sizes and to all those posts I get when they fret losing their hair during or after chemotherapy. You are beautiful now and always #acceptance #selflove #longhair #baldhead #shorthair #kifarakpaindahai #breastcancerawarenss #changingkarmaintomission

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On the work front, Tahira is currently working hard to make her directorial debut. The movie is reportedly titled, Sharma Ji Ki Beti and will feature Madhuri Dixit in the lead role. More details on the project are yet to be shared by Tahira.

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