Nafisa Ali Sodhi, the renowned actress best known for her roles as Salman Khan’s mother in several Bollywood films, is currently facing a tough battle against stage 4 peritoneal cancer. The actress, who has been a beacon of grace and talent in the industry, bravely shared her diagnosis on social media, allowing fans to join her in this challenging journey.
Nafisa Ali Sodhi
Nafisa Ali Sodhi Battling Cancer
Nafisa Ali, who has been fighting cancer since 2018, recently shared an inspiring post on Instagram showing the aftermath of her chemotherapy session. In a striking image, she confidently displayed her bald head, a symbol of her strength and determination. The photo quickly gained attention, going viral on social media, and her followers have been flooding her posts with messages of love, support, and prayers for her speedy recovery.
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Captioning the photo, Nafisa wrote, “Positive power with my best friend Gabby,” accompanied by a radiant smile that proved her resilience. Her post received heartfelt comments from several well-wishers, including fellow actress Shabana Azmi, who wrote, “Bless you Nafisa,” and Rozlyn Khan, who commented, “You are a fighter. Sending you love and positivity.” Other celebrities, including Dia Mirza, shared their love and support with red hearts and smiley faces.
Nafisa Ali Sodhi
Let us tell you that Nafisa Ali was first diagnosed with stage 3 peritoneal and ovarian cancer in November 2018. After undergoing treatment, she made an inspiring recovery in 2019. However, the actress revealed later that the cancer had returned, this time progressing to stage 4. As her cancer was inoperable at this stage, Nafisa began chemotherapy, choosing this path in the hope of managing her condition. On September 18, Nafisa shared an update on her social media, explaining that after undergoing a PET scan, she had decided to continue with chemotherapy. In her post, she expressed optimism, saying, “The power of positivity and the support of loved ones will see me through.”