Tahira Kashyap with her doctors. (courtesy tahirakashyap)
Strong points
- Tahira Kashyap was diagnosed with cancer in 2018
- She shared a photo from her last chemotherapy session
- “Many thanks to my doctors,” wrote Tahira
New Delhi:
As India celebrates National Doctors Day on Wednesday (July 1 each year), filmmaker and cancer survivor Tahira Kashyap shared a photo with the doctors who treated it. In her article, Tahira revealed that the photo was from January 5 of last year – a day she “will never forget” – from her 12th and last session of chemotherapy. Tahira added that without the coronavirus pandemic, she would have visited her doctors with a box of chocolates. “I did not even know that Doctors’ Day had existed earlier, but my recent health test made me appreciate everyone so much,” writes Tahira in her note.
A grateful Tahira Kashyap wrote: “This photo is from the day of my 12th and last chemotherapy session! I can never forget the date. January 5, 2019. The cotton swab on the scapula is worn. And the nurse in green is holding a box of chocolates that I had shared with them, expressing my sincere gratitude! A big thank you to my doctors, especially Dr. Mandar Nadkarni. If this COVID-19 situation had not been there, I would would have visited the doctors and nurses with another box of chocolates that really take care of all of us! “
Read Tahira Kashyap’s post here:
Tahira Kashyap revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer in September 2018. On National Cancer Survivors Day (celebrated on the first Sunday in June), Tahira published a note about her “defective, imperfect, stained” love for herself.
A little something I wrote …. #nationalcancersurvivorsday. . Some scars are deep, some inside, some are visible while others are hidden. The thing about scars is, it reminds you of the past, the moments of suffering that you thought would last forever. But there are more than these damn scars, they are secrets hidden far away, just like the stars. It is the truth that you do not see with the naked eye, oblivious to the functioning of the world, a blatant lie. But listen to me, there is more to this scar, It also talks about combat, resilience and your invincible power. My love and respect for those who fought, The treacherous battlefield that few have crossed while some have been lost. But the thing with this health karma is that everyone wins, because it’s the fight that counts, whether you’re an expert or a beginner. The fight against cancer is not only physical but also mental, some battles are more difficult to fight especially if they are internal. But listen to me again, we all have this fighter who has the power of the universe, the indomitable spirit who cannot be crushed by any fear. Don’t hide your scars my love, show them off, show them off, just like your bright smile, soothing to other eyes, and when you do it over and over again by giving people nowhere to run and hide, they will have to fall in love with your badge of honor, your prize. So listen to me one last time, fall in love with yourself, all of dust, scar and grime. Because this is what makes you, YOU defective, imperfect, stained but completely true! @Atulkasbekar lens that captures the soul! Thanks for that
Director Tahira Kashyap, married to Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana, has made short films like Pinni and Toffee. The latter was screened at the 30th Cinekid International Film Festival, Amsterdam and the 14th Bahamas International Film Festival.
