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Mahima Chaudhry battles breast cancer, opens up on working in wig. Anupam Kher says ‘You are my HERO’

Mahima Chaudhry, best-known for her performance in 1997’s film Pardes, has been diagnosed with breast cancer. In a social media post on Thursday, the actress broke down as she opened up to veteran actor Anupam Kher about her cancer diagnosis. Taking to his Instagram, Kher, who is working with the actress in an upcoming project, shared the update about Mahima’s health. He dropped a video, wherein the actress revealed that she was in the USA getting treated for breast cancer. Also, she shared how she broke the news to Kher who had called her up to offer her a role in the film.

Anupam Kher’s Instagram Post

Sharing the video of Mahima Chaudhry’s ‘courageous’ battle, Anupam Kher shared, “Story of Mahima Chaudhry’s courage and cancer. I called Mahima Chaudhry a month back from US to play a very important role in my 525th film The Signature. Our conversation turned to her discovering that she has breast cancer. What followed is in this candid conversation between us. Her attitude will give hope to so many women all over the world. She wanted me to be part of her disclosing about it. She calls me an eternal optimist but dearest Mahima.” While he goes on to tell Mahima that she is a hero, the actress thanked him for being a pillar of strength.

“You are my hero! Friends, send her your love, warmth, wishes, prayers and blessings. She is back on sets where she belongs. She is ready to fly. All those producers/directors out there! Here is your opportunity to tap on her brilliance! Jai ho to her,” Kher added.

Mahima Chaudhry battles breast cancer, opens up on working in wig. Anupam Kher says 'You are my HERO'

Back in April, Mahima shared a picture with Anupam and captioned it saying, “Then a HERO Comes along I’m blessed ..And off to a great start this new year with the star of the century @anupampkher love you.”

Meanwhile, Mahima Chaudhry has featured in films like Daag: The Fire, Kurukshetra, Dhadkan, Lajja, Baghban, Zameer: The Fire Within, Om Jai Jagadish and Dil Hai Tumhaara among others. She was last seen in the 2016 film Dark Chocolate.

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