Mumbai: Popular television actress Dipika Kakar, who became a household name after her role in ‘Sasural Simar Ka’, has been diagnosed with stage 2 liver cancer.
Dipika took to her Instagram handle to share the heartbreaking news.
“As you all are aware last few weeks have been quite difficult for us… walking into the hospital for a pain in the upper area of my stomach… and then finding out its a tennis ball size tumour in the liver and then Finding out that the tumour is Second stage Malignant (Cancerous) … it has been one of the most difficult time we have seen, experienced!” Dipika wrote.
“I am all positive and determined to face this and walk out stronger InshaAllah! With my entire family being by my side … and All the LOVE and PRAYERS pouring in from all of you I will sail through this too!” she added.
Deepika visited the hospital after experiencing severe abdominal pain.
Initial tests revealed that she had a tumour of “the size of a tennis ball” in her liver. However, later it was detected that the tumour was cancerous.
Soon, emotional fans flooded the comments section with get well soon messages.
One fan commented, “I’m absolutely shocked and beyond words. Please be strong. We all are praying for you. You’re a fighter, Dipika. You’ll come out stronger.”
Another wrote, “May Allah grant you complete and speedy recovery! You will come back stronger InshaAllah.”
“Always with you Dipika!!! You are strong girl and fighter! You will be fine! Sending you so much love and strength! ❤️❤️,” wrote another.
One fan wrote, “You’re the strongest Dipika , All Our Live , Prayers and Positivity. Get Well Soon ❤️🤗”
“Praying for your Speedy recovery Dipika ji !! 🙏,” wrote another.
On the work front, Dipika was last seen in the inaugural season of ‘Celebrity MasterChef India.’