Aruna Irani opens up for the first time on battling Breast Cancer
The legendary actress and dancer Aruna Irani, who has graced over not 100 but over 500 films and TV shows in her illustrious 70-year long career, has now revealed a deeply personal battle she kept hidden for years. In an exclusive chat with Lehren Retro, Aruna Irani broke silence on suffering breast cancer for the first time and she openly shared her journey of silently battling the disease not once but twice.
Even at almost approaching 80 years of her life, while many celebrities openly speak about health struggles, Aruna chose to keep her fight private all these years. But now, she finally decided to open up.
The First Diagnosis
During the conversation, Aruna recalled how her first encounter with breast cancer came unexpectedly back in 2015. She was busy with her shooting schedule when she suddenly felt something unusual. She shared, “Aise hi ek din shooting kar rahi thi, pata nahi mujhe kaise pata laga par maine bola ‘Mujhe kuch lag raha hai’” (One day while shooting, I don’t know how, but I felt something and said, ‘I feel something’s not right’). Following her instinct, she immediately consulted a doctor who initially dismissed it as a small lump. But Aruna, not wanting to take any risks, insisted on removing it right away. She bravely opted out of chemotherapy at that time, fearing hair loss and skin changes.
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The Second Cancer Phase
Unfortunately, five years later in 2020.. just before the covid-19 fall into plae, Aruna Irani and breast cancer faced each other once again. She revealed the cancer’s lump returned in the same breast. However this time, the timeless actress chose to do chemotheraphy, as the current era of medical advancements felt a safer option for her. “I decided to go for chemotherapy, and today, I am fine and happy,” she shared with a smile.
Despite these two major health scares, Aruna remains incredibly strong. Even as she approaches 80, she proudly says she isn’t afraid of any diagnosis. Her skin still glows with barely any wrinkles, reflecting her resilience and positivity.
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