Tannaz Irani talks about cancer awareness, calls Hina Khan an inspiration for staying positive

ANI June 18, 2025 273 views

Tannaz Irani spoke at a Delhi event about the importance of cancer awareness, praising Hina Khan's resilience. She emphasized how celebrities can help break taboos around women's health issues. The event promoted an upcoming web series focused on breast cancer education. Irani urged the entertainment industry to lead conversations on sensitive topics.

"She has set such a beautiful example for everyone. She is showing how to stay positive." - Tannaz Irani on Hina Khan
New Delhi, June 17: Bollywood actor Tannaz Irani, who attended the 'ShowStopper' event in Delhi on Tuesday, spoke about the importance of spreading awareness about breast cancer.

Key Points

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Tannaz Irani highlights Hina Khan's courage amid cancer diagnosis

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Stresses Bollywood's role in spreading health awareness

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Discusses social stigma around breast cancer in India

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Event promotes upcoming web series 'ShowStopper'

While talking to the media, Tannaz called cancer "scary" and also praised actress Hina Khan for her strength and positivity after being diagnosed with the disease.

"Cancer is really, really scary. Recently, our actress Hina Khan is also fighting it. She has set such a beautiful example for everyone. She is showing how to stay positive, and during this time, she even got married," Irani said.

"We actors - the public has given us fame, and we are here because of you all. So isn't it our duty to take up such sensitive topics and try to educate people a little?" she added.

"People don't usually talk about sensitive topics in our country, and cancer is a life-threatening illness. If we talk about breast cancer in particular, just imagine - how will a woman in a village speak about it to her family, to her husband, or to her mother-in-law? How will she explain what's happening to her? I think if the entertainment industry or Bollywood talks about such serious topics, then it's the right way to spread awareness," she added.

Meanwhile, the event was organised by DIISHA and MH Films to support breast cancer awareness through a web series called ShowStopper, which will soon release on an OTT platform. The series aims to spread knowledge about breast health and early detection of cancer.

Apart from Tannaz, the talk featured several personalities including Bakhtiyaar Irani, and others, who spoke about how the entertainment industry can help break social taboos and encourage important discussions on women's health.

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Priya K.
More power to Hina Khan! 👏 It takes real courage to stay positive while battling cancer. Celebrities talking about these issues will definitely help remove the stigma. In small towns, women still hesitate to discuss breast health - this awareness is much needed.
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Rahul S.
Good initiative but why only breast cancer? All cancers need awareness. Also, government hospitals should have better facilities for cancer treatment. Celebrities should push for that too.
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Ananya M.
Hina's strength is inspiring! 💖 My bua (aunt) fought breast cancer last year. In our village, women hide such problems due to shame. More actresses should come forward like Tannaz ji is doing. Small steps lead to big changes!
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Vikram J.
While awareness is good, I hope they're also donating to cancer research. Celebrities earn crores - they should put money where their mouth is. Talking is easy, funding treatment for poor patients would be real help.
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Sunita R.
As a cancer survivor myself, I'm so happy to see this discussion! Early detection saved my life. More power to these celebrities for breaking taboos. In India, we need to normalize health checkups for women.
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Karan P.
The web series idea is brilliant! OTT platforms reach every home now. My mother was diagnosed late because she was too shy to tell anyone about her symptoms. More such content please - it can save lives.

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