Veteran actress Aruna Irani has delivered some remarkable work in the film industry since her debut as a child artist in 1961. She has made a name for herself not only in Hindi cinema but also in Marathi and Gujarati films. But did you know that this smiling face quietly battled breast cancer not once, but twice? The actress recently opened up about how she got it diagnosed and how skipping chemotherapy the first time led to its return the second time.

Aruna Irani revealed how she sensed that something was not right while working on a shoot. In a conversation with Lehren, the actress said, “One day while shooting, I don’t know how, but I felt something, something’s not right." After getting tests done and consulting a doctor, who initially dismissed it as 'just a small lump,' she insisted on getting it removed right away.

However, the doctor advised her to undergo chemotherapy, but she decided to skip it as she was afraid of losing her hair.

 
 
 
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She stated, "Then the doctor said you will have to take a pill and I chose that as I was working. How would I shoot if I lose my hair."

Unfortunately, the cancer relapsed in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. This time, she chose to follow the doctor’s advice. She admitted that it was her fault for not undergoing treatment the first time. “Meri hi galti thi, as pehle maine chemotherapy nahi lee thi. This time around I took it," Aruna added.

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“Still you lose a bit of your hair but woh jaldi aa bhi jaate hai," the actress said.

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Bollywood actresses have been opening up about their health scares. Tahira Kashyap, a filmmaker and the wife of Ayushmann Khurrana, was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018. Since then, she has been open about her experiences and treatment. In April this year, she revealed that her breast cancer had returned after seven years. She has been vocal about the importance of regular screenings and early detection.


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