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Hina Khan slams Shilpa Shinde for mocking her cancer battle: ‘We get judged due to her’

Television actress Hina Khan has expressed her disappointment after fellow industry peer Shilpa Shinde appeared to mock her ongoing battle with stage three breast cancer. Khan emphasized that such comments contribute to a negative public perception of actors and the industry at large.

By Project Chintan Newsroom
14 July 2026 · 1 min read
Hina Khan slams Shilpa Shinde for mocking her cancer battle: ‘We get judged due to her’

Hina Khan recently addressed comments made by Shilpa Shinde that appeared to trivialize her serious health struggles. During a public appearance, Khan voiced her frustration, stating that such behavior by industry veterans creates a culture of judgment that affects all performers negatively.

The controversy began when Shinde reportedly made insensitive remarks regarding the visibility of Khan's treatment journey a public platform. Khan, who has been transparent about her stage three breast cancer diagnosis, noted that she expected more empathy from a colleague within the television fraternity.

Despite the friction, Khan remains focused on her recovery and continues to share updates about her chemotherapy sessions to raise awareness. She concluded by urging others to maintain dignity when discussing sensitive personal matters such as health and life-threatening illnesses.

Source: Times of India

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