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Tannishtha says cancer brought her close to Hina Khan

Tannishtha Chatterjee on bond with Hina Khan, says cancer brought them closer: 'Shabana Azmi, Urmila Matondkar visit me'

Tannishtha Chatterjee reveals her stage 4 cancer diagnosis, finding solace and strength in the unwavering support of her friends and family. Her bond with Hina Khan, who is also battling cancer, has deepened through shared experiences. Industry friends like Shabana Azmi, Urmila Matondkar, and Divya Dutta have rallied around her, providing constant love and solidarity during this challenging journey.

Tannishtha Chatterjee has opened up about her battle with stage 4 cancer, finding strength in friendship, sisterhood, and shared resilience. From her deepening bond with fellow fighter Hina Khan to the unwavering support of industry friends like Shabana Azmi, Urmila Matondkar, and Divya Dutta, she is navigating her toughest journey surrounded by love and solidarity.

Opening up about her journey

In an exclusive chat with NDTV, Tannishtha opened up about her bond with Hina, the unwavering support of her girl gang that kept her spirits high, and how her 70-year-old mother and 9-year-old daughter responded to the news of her stage 4 cancer diagnosis.

Her bond with Hina Khan

When asked if she knew Hina before her diagnosis, she shared that their bond goes back to before they were both diagnosed. She revealed that Hina has been in touch with her throughout the treatment, offering warmth and constant support, which she deeply cherishes.She further added that their shared experiences with cancer have brought them even closer. Tannishtha explained that she and Hina have been in constant touch, forming a unique bond built on mutual understanding and the ability to relate to each other on a deeper level.Following Chatterjee’s announcement, Khan took to Instagram Stories to express her support. She called Tannishtha a brave soul, praised her strength, and assured her of unwavering love, healing, and constant presence in her journey. Hina Khan, who is battling stage 3 breast cancer, revealed her diagnosis in a detailed Instagram post last year.

Girl gang by her side

Apart from Hina Khan, Tannishtha Chatterjee’s strong girl gang has stood firmly by her side, ensuring she never felt alone in this battle. On Ganesh Chaturthi, she visited Divya Dutta and Tanvi Azmi’s homes to join the celebrations, later sharing a heartwarming post with Urmila Matondkar, Tanvi Azmi, and others on Instagram. Speaking about the unwavering support of her friends, the actress shared that her girl gang has been by her side throughout, often taking turns to visit her in the hospital. From Shabana Azmi and Tanvi Azmi to Urmila Matondkar and Divya Dutta, each of them made it a point to be there for her regularly, giving her strength in the toughest moments. Go to Source

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