Soha Ali Khan recalls how Sharmila Tagore's lung cancer diagnosis brought them closer
Mumbai, May 8
Actress and author Soha Ali Khan Khan recently was seen talking about a difficult time of her life when her mother and veteran star Sharmila Tagore was diagnosed with stage one lung cancer.
The actress through a Mother's Day special segment on her podcast All About Her featuring Neetu Kapoor and Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, spoke about how that tough phase brought her closer and to be more expressive with her mother.
She said, "My mother and I were never the kind to say 'I love you' to each other on the phone. In fact, when she told me she had been diagnosed with stage one lung cancer, she said it was because we don't express ourselves enough, and that we must communicate more as a family."
Soha added, "She had read a book that spoke about the importance of expressing emotions. We were never very demonstrative, you know, like some families are"
Opening up about emotional expression within families, Soha Ali Khan shared, "People from that generation also didn't really know how to express their love. Perhaps people back then were not as expressive."
Talking about Soha Ali Khan, the actress has been a part of Bollywood for almost two decades.
She has delivered many hits like Rang De Basanti, Tum Mile, Khoya Khoya Chaand, Dhoondte Reh Jaoge and others.
On the personal front, Soha Ali Khan is married to actor Kunal Kemmu.
The couple is blessed with a daughter Inaaya Kemmu.
Soha is also the sister of Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan and sister-in-law of Kareena Kapoor Khan.
For the uninitiated, Soha also hosts podcasts and shares a lot of informative content on her social media accounts.
The actress through her podcasts, All About Her, is often seen speaking about women's health, lifestyle changes, and different aspects of womanhood.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Actually, this is a common struggle in many Indian households. We are taught to be reserved emotionally. Glad they are talking about it openly. Cancer is scary but family support makes all the difference.
Honestly, I wish more Bollywood families would address such real issues. It's not just about glamour. Hats off to Soha for normalizing conversations around health and emotions. Inaaya is lucky to have such a thoughtful mom. 😊
As someone from a Western background, this resonates too. Many families struggle with expressing emotions. Her podcast "All About Her" sounds like a great initiative. Sharmila ji is a fighter and this bond is heartwarming.
Respect for Soha using her platform for meaningful discussions. Many times celebrities only talk about achievements. But this is a real issue—health scares can wake up families to emotional gaps. Good on them for turning it into growth.
Love this! Indian families are so emotionally complex—we care deeply but sometimes fail to say it. This article makes me want to call my mom and tell her I love her. 😢 Sharmila ji's courage is inspiring.
A touching story. Cancer is tough for any family. It's good that they
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