Nafisa Ali says she’s back to chemotherapy after stage 3 cancer battle as doctors rule out surgery: ‘My kids ask, who will we turn to…’

Nafisa Ali revealed that she will be resuming chemotherapy, as surgery is not an option for her. She shared a heartfelt message for her children.

By: Entertainment Desk

Chennai | September 16, 2025 01:16 PM IST

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Nafisa Ali shares health update. (Pic: Nafisa/Instagram)

Veteran actor Nafisa Ali, who bravely fought stage 3 peritoneal and ovarian cancer in 2018, shared an emotional update on her health on Tuesday. The actor revealed that she will be resuming chemotherapy, as surgery is not an option for her at the moment. Along with this update, she also penned a heartfelt message for her children — daughters Armana and Pia, and son Ajit — urging them to stay united and be each other’s strength.

Nafisa shared a screenshot of a quote that read: “One day my children asked, ‘Who will we turn to when you’re gone?’ I told them, ‘Turn to each other. That is my greatest gift -siblings who share the same love and memories. Protect one another, and remember: your bond is stronger than anything life can bring’.”

Giving an update on her health, she wrote in the caption, “A new chapter in my journey from today . I had my PET scan yesterday … so back to chemotherapy as surgery is not possible . Believe me I love life .”

Fans poured love and admiration for Nafisa’s resilience and spirit. A fan commented, “God will take care Hv faith nd be strong Nafisa.” Another follower wrote, “You are the super trooper ! We love you ❤️.”

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After a brief modeling career, Nafisa ventured into acting with her debut in the 1979 Shyam Benegal film Junoon, alongside Shashi Kapoor. She went on to appear in films like Major Saab with Amitabh Bachchan, Bewafaa, Life In A… Metro, Guzaarish and Yamla Pagla Deewana. She also acted in the Malayalam film Big B with Mammootty. Nafisa was last seen in the 2022 Sooraj Barjatya directorial Uunchai, which starred Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Parineeti Chopra, Neena Gupta, Sarika and Danny Denzongpa. She has also been active in politics and is a member of the All India Trinamool Congress.

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