Mahima Chaudhry opens up on her ‘difficult’ journey; reveals Sanjay Dutt’s cancer story inspired her

Mahima Chaudhry made her debut in the 1997 hit Pardes, opposite Shah Rukh Khan. Ever since, she has been a part of some memorable films like Daag: The Fire, Pyaar Koi Khel Nahin, Deewane, Kurukshetra, Dhadkan, Lajja, Baghban, Om Jai Jagadish, and many more. Lately, she revealed her unfortunate detection of breast cancer during her monthly check-up. Now, in the latest interview, she is seen speaking about her battle with breast cancer and called it ‘difficult'.

Mahima revealed she is happy to share her story as it can inspire others. But when asked who inspired her, she said, "Sanjay, Mahesh Manjrekar, and I, we all did a film together called Kurukshetra, and strangely, all of us had to battle cancer around the same time. Sonali Bendre, Manisha Koirala, and Tahira Kashyap... their stories inspired me. Tennis champion Martina Navratilova was diagnosed with breast cancer years ago. She continued going to the matches and doing commentary while she underwent radiation."

She further shared that her daughter was the biggest support during this ‘psychological battle’. “I would put on an act in front of her. I sent her off to my sister’s place as I didn’t want her to see me like that, but she always came back. She was by my side throughout,” she said.

Mahima Chaudhry will be next seen in the upcoming film, The Signature, alongside Anupam Kher.