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Bollywood Actress Shagufta Ali Reveals She Hid Stage‑3 Breast Cancer
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 26 Jul 2026, 07:18 AM
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Bollywood actress Shagufta Ali has spoken publicly about hiding a stage‑3 breast cancer diagnosis, saying fear of losing work and depleted savings kept her silent.
Shagufta Ali, a veteran Bollywood actress, recently opened up about her battle with stage‑3 breast cancer.
She admitted that she kept her diagnosis hidden for months, fearing that the news would jeopardise her career in the competitive film industry.
The actress also revealed that the cost of treatment had drained her savings, adding to her reluctance to disclose the illness.
Now, after her health has stabilized, she feels it is time to share her story with the public.
She admitted that she kept her diagnosis hidden for months, fearing that the news would jeopardise her career in the competitive film industry.
The actress also revealed that the cost of treatment had drained her savings, adding to her reluctance to disclose the illness.
Now, after her health has stabilized, she feels it is time to share her story with the public.