By Grace Cyril,News18
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Veteran actress and former Miss India Nafisa Ali has shared an emotional update on her health. She announced that she will resume chemotherapy after doctors determined that surgery is no longer an option for her cancer treatment. Known for her work in films like Junoon and Uunchai, Ali talked about life, family, and resilience in a heartfelt message to her followers on Instagram.
Nafisa Ali’s health update
Taking to Instagram, Nafisa shared a poignant quote that read, “One day my children asked, ‘Who will we turn to when you’re gone?’ I told them, ‘Turn to each other. That is my greatest gift – siblings who share the same love and memories. Protect one another, and remember: your bond is stronger than anything life can bring’.”
She captioned the post, “A new chapter in my journey from today. I had my PET scan yesterday … so back to chemotherapy as surgery is not possible. Believe me I love life.”
Take a look at her post here:
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More about Nafisa Ali
Apart from her acting career, Nafisa Ali has had a remarkable journey. She was India’s national swimming champion from 1972 to 1974, won the Eve’s Weekly Miss India title in 1976, and represented India at the Miss International contest, finishing as second runner-up.
Nafisa made her film debut in 1979 with Shyam Benegal’s Junoon alongside Shashi Kapoor. Over the years, she appeared in notable films such as Major Saab with Amitabh Bachchan, Bewafaa, Life In A… Metro, Guzaarish, and Yamla Pagla Deewana. She also acted in regional cinema, including the Malayalam film Big B opposite Mammootty.
Her most recent appearance was in Sooraj Barjatya’s 2022 ensemble drama Uunchai, featuring Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Parineeti Chopra, Neena Gupta, Sarika, Danny Denzongpa, and Nafisa herself.
