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Shagufta Ali reveals financial struggles during breast cancer battle

Shagufta Ali reveals financial struggles during breast cancer battle
Shagufta Ali reveals she hid Stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis to avoid losing work: ‘Industry wale aisa karne lagte hai’ · livemint.com

Shagufta Ali is a well-known TV actor who recently shared her difficult journey with breast cancer.

She was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer and had to hide her illness because she was afraid she wouldn't get work in the entertainment industry.

She used all her savings and even sold her jewellery and car to manage her expenses.

People judged her for not having enough savings, but she explained that her savings were used for medical bills and daily living costs.

She was supposed to be in a new TV show but is no longer part of it.

Key facts

Actor
Shagufta Ali
Diagnosis
Stage 3 breast cancer
Financial Measures
Sold jewellery and car to sustain herself
Notable Works
Punar Vivah, Ek Veer Ki Ardaas...Veera, Sasural Simar Ka, Saath Nibhaana Saathiya
Recent Project
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai (dropped out)

Quotes

Shagufta Ali

Veteran TV actor speaking about her cancer diagnosis

“"Uss zamaane mein uss cheez ko ye kaha jaata tha ki nahi nahi nahi nahi nahi, batana nahi batana. Bilkul don't talk about it and don’t speak about it. Nahi toh kaam milna. Phir wahi darr, dara diya ki kaam nahi milega. Phir industry waale aisa karne lagte hain, aisa behave karte hain, aisa behave karte hain. Toh nahi bataya tha maine"”
livemint.com

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