Tahira Kashyap breaks free from labels in moving note on identity and self-acceptance

IANS June 20, 2025 449 views

Tahira Kashyap shares a moving Instagram note questioning rigid societal labels while embracing her multifaceted identity. The author and filmmaker poetically compares herself to blooming flowers and underlined book passages, finding meaning beyond superficial roles. She openly discusses her ongoing battle with breast cancer recurrence since 2018. Through vivid metaphors, Kashyap inspires followers to recognize their boundless potential beyond limiting definitions.

"Who am I? A profound question... Our potential is vast and mystical, shortchanged by our own whimsical limitations." – Tahira Kashyap
Tahira Kashyap breaks free from labels in moving note on identity and self-acceptance
Mumbai, June 20: Ayushmann Khurrana’s wife and author Tahira Kashyap shared a deeply reflective piece on social media.

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Tahira rejects societal labels as mother, wife, and cancer survivor

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Advocates embracing limitless self through metaphors like cherry blossoms

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Shares joy in small moments like mocha and flower sellers

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Reflects on identity while battling breast cancer recurrence

In an Instagram post, she opened up about the complex layers of identity that women often carry. In her poetic and heartfelt note, Tahira posed the timeless question, “Who am I?” a query she said is often asked during therapy or while truly contemplating life. From being a mother, wife, daughter, and sister to a cancer survivor and creative professional, Kashyap highlighted how easy it is to be labeled and yet how hard it is to be confined within definitions.

She encouraged her followers to go beyond societal boxes and embrace their full, limitless selves. With the use of metaphors, Tahira Kashyap wrote about finding joy in simple pleasures like mocha and cheesecake or a kind gesture from a flower seller in the heat of the afternoon. The star wife described herself as a cherry blossom blooming in unfamiliar cities and as underlined sentences in a book that offer meaning beyond beauty.

Sharing her video, Tahira wrote, “Who are you today? What do you see? (P.s- inspiration for this piece lies in my last post, you’ll get to see what I saw and how) #StoriesInMyHead.” In the clip, she could be heard saying , “Who am I? A profound question, generally asked before therapies or while truly pondering over life. A mother, wife, daughter, sister, professional, homemaker, cancer survivor. How easy it is to be labeled and how difficult it is to be boxed. Our potential is vast and mystical, shortchanged by our own limitations that are whimsical.”

“It's time I go beyond and I am the other. Sparkle along with the shining moon. I am accepting of love from all corners, even from a flower seller in the heat of the noon. I'm joy seeing mocha and cheesecake. I'm the vibrancy that yoga brings forth for my health sake. I'm the flower that blooms, whether it's the cherry blossom in Japan or a lookalike in another city. I'm the line that you've marked five times over in a book because you want to learn and not just because I'm pretty. I'm so much more if I allow myself to be. Who am I? Should often be asked because I get to appreciate what others could never see.”

On the personal front, Tahira Kashyap is battling a recurrence of breast cancer, which was initially diagnosed in 2018.

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Priya M.
Tahira's words hit home! As an Indian woman, we're constantly expected to fit into roles - daughter, wife, mother. But she's right, we're so much more 🌸 Her courage in sharing her cancer journey while embracing life is truly inspiring. More power to her!
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Rahul K.
While I appreciate the sentiment, I wish more celebrities would talk about practical challenges Indian women face beyond philosophical musings. Still, her honesty about cancer is commendable. Wishing her good health.
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Ananya S.
"I'm the line you've marked five times in a book" - what a beautiful thought! 💫 In our society where women are often reduced to their relationships, Tahira's message of self-discovery is revolutionary. Her strength through health struggles makes this even more powerful.
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Vikram J.
Interesting perspective, but isn't it easier for privileged celebrities to talk about breaking labels? For most Indian women, societal expectations are very real constraints. That said, her cancer battle shows real grit - respect for that.
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Shweta P.
As someone who's also gone through cancer treatment, Tahira's words about finding joy in small things - like mocha or flowers - really resonates ❤️ In India we don't talk enough about mental health during illness. Her openness helps break that taboo.
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Nitin R.
Beautifully written, but I wonder - would this message get the same attention if she wasn't married to a famous actor? That's the irony of our society. Still, important conversations need to start somewhere. More power to her pen!

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