On World Cancer Day, Tahira Kashyap Bares Her Scars In Inspiring Photograph

On World Cancer Day, author and filmmaker Tahira Kashyap, wife of actor Ayushmann Khurrana, shared her photograph on Twitter with an aim to inspire those suffering from the disease.

After being diagnosed with breast cancer, she had recently undergone mastectomy.

“Today is my day!Wish you all a happy #worldcancerday with the hope to celebrate it in an embracing way❤️These scars are my badges of honour. It was tough but this picture was my decision as I want to celebrate not the disease but the spirit with which I endured,” she captioned the photo on Twitter.

Today is my day!Wish you all a happy #worldcancerday with the hope to celebrate it in an embracing way❤️These scars are my badges of honour. It was tough but this picture was my decision as I want to celebrate not the disease but the spirit with which I endured.📸 @atulkasbekar pic.twitter.com/r6I5M5D3ru

— Tahira Kashyap Khurrana (@tahira_k) February 4, 2019

Clicked by photographer Atul Kasbekar, the photo shows her baring her back with a scar visible.

Ayushmann Khurrana also shared her post calling her a trailblazer.

Twitter was full of praise for the couple for inspiring millions and fighting the disease head on.

Paa le tu aisi Fateh.
Samandar teri pyaas se darey.

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These lines are for you @tahira_k. Your scars are beautiful. You are a trailblazer. Keep inspiring the millions to fight their personal battles. Be the lifer you are! #WorldCancerDay

Lensed by @atulkasbekar pic.twitter.com/pPlWA6me2z

— Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) February 4, 2019

Love you two ..... just meXt level BonD

— Archana Pania (@Archanaapania) February 4, 2019

It's need some amount of guts to accept this n that is what beauty is about! You guys truly an inspiration for the world.. More power, blessings n love... ❤️❤️❤️❤️

— श्रीधा (@Shreedha__) February 4, 2019

Man what can i say about you and Tahira. You and Tahira are not only role models for millions and millions of Indians but also to many people around the world. More LOVE and POWER to both of you!

— CN (@chemc1990) February 4, 2019

My inspiring couple. ❤ love you both a lot!!

— Anupama (@anupamaa_) February 4, 2019

You Inspire. Those badges of honour will make sure you never give up. Stay blessed.

— Meghna Girish (@megirish2001) February 4, 2019