New Delhi: Television actor Hina Khan recently shared her courageous journey through cancer treatment. Last week, she revealed her diagnosis and on Thursday, she posted a poignant video of herself cutting her hair before starting chemotherapy.
In the video, Hina is seen sitting in front of a mirror, preparing for the haircut. Her mother can be heard crying uncontrollably in the background, while Hina tries to console her. As the session progresses, Hina’s stylist hands her the scissors, and she cuts her first lock of hair. Afterward, Hina expresses a sense of relief, saying, “It feels nice. I feel liberated.”
Hina accompanied the video with a heartfelt note. She began by acknowledging her mother’s grief, stating, “You can hear my mother’s wailing voice in Kashmiri (blessing me) in the background as she prepared herself to witness something she never dared to imagine. Not all of us have the same tools at our disposal to manage heartbreaking emotions.”
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Addressing women who are fighting similar battles, Hina wrote, “I know it’s hard. For most of us, our hair is the crown we never take off. But what if you’re facing a battle so tough that you have to lose your hair—your pride, your crown? If you want to win, you’ve got to take some tough decisions.”
She continued, “And I choose to win. I have decided to give myself every chance possible to win this battle. I choose to let go of my beautiful hair before it starts falling off. She didn’t want to endure this mental breakdown for weeks. So, I choose to let go of my crown because I’ve realized my real crown is my COURAGE, my STRENGTH, and the love I have for myself. Aur haan.. I have decided to use my own hair to make a nice wig for this phase.”
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Hina Khan also mentioned that she is documenting her journey to inspire others battling cancer. She said, “Hair will grow back, eyebrows will return, scars will fade, but the spirit must remain whole. I am recording my story, my journey, to ensure that my efforts to embrace myself reach everyone out there. If my story can make even one day of this heartwarming yet excruciating experience better for someone, it’s worth it.”
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Hina Khan’s brave and positive approach is a powerful reminder of the strength and resilience needed to fight cancer.