Hina Khan, who is presently battling stage 3 breast cancer, took to social media today to wish actress Mahima Chaudhary a happy birthday and share an emotional look into their close relationship. Mahima, a breast cancer survivor, has been Khan's rock during her most difficult days. The model-turned-actress is 51 today.
Hina Khan uploaded a poignant Instagram post on September 13 with a snapshot from the day of her first chemotherapy session, explaining how Mahima Chaudhary surprised her at the hospital.
"She has been there with me, guiding me, motivating me, and illuminating my path," Hina wrote in a lengthy post. The actress went on to call Mahima a 'hero' and a 'superhuman being,' thanking her for helping her through her cancer journey with compassion, kindness, and essential life lessons.
Khan is pictured on a hospital bed, with Chaudhary hugging her. The two powerful women smiled the broadest for the camera.
Hina expressed her heartfelt appreciation for Mahima's ongoing support, claiming that the former model-turned-actress elevated her spirits and comforted her every step of the way. Mahima, who is now cancer-free, made sure Hina never felt alone by providing hope and support during her treatment.
Hina's long note read, "This Picture is from the Day of My Very First Chemo. And this Angel of a Woman surprised me all of a sudden in the hospital. She has been there With me, guiding me, motivating me and illuminating my Path before me during this toughest phase of my life. She is a Hero. She is a Super Human Being."
She further added, "She went out of her way to make sure my journey was Easier than hers, she lifted my spirits and comforted me every step of the Way. Her Hardships became my Life Lessons. Her Love and Kindness became my benchmark and her Courage became my Greatest Goal. We became friends and shared our individual experiences but she never once made me feel that I was alone, she made it through and she made sure that I Realise and believe that I would too. (InshaAllah)"Hina also wished Mahima a blissful birthday, "May you always be this divine, beautiful soul Dear Mahima. Happy Birthday love All my family sends you blessings. All my being sends you Love. Muuuuah @mahimachaudhry1."
Meanwhile, Hina Khan is keeping her followers updated on her struggle with stage three breast cancer through social media. The actress is active on social media, sharing exercise photos and seeking tips.
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Khan recently attended Ektaa Kapoor's residence for Ganpati Darshan, where she interacted with industry colleagues and friends.