Chhavi Mittal declares she is cancer free now

Actress Chhavi Mittal, who has been a part of several successful shows over the years, including Teen Bahuraaniyaan and Naagin, on Tuesday said that she is cancer free after undergoing surgery for the disease.

The 41-year-old actor had revealed her diagnosis on April 17, saying she was suffering from early-stage breast cancer.

After undergoing the medical procedure, Mittal shared a selfie on Instagram. She wrote, “When the anaesthesiologist asked me to close my eyes and think of something nice, I visualised my beautiful breasts perfectly healthy and then I went under. The next thing I know, I woke up cancer free,” she wrote.

“It is a long road to recovery, the actor said, adding that “the worst is over”.

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“Your prayers were in my head all through and I need them even more now, coz I'm in a lot of pain (sic)" she added.

Mittal, a mother of two, also took the moment to thank her fans and followers for their best wishes and support through these trying times.

“The pain, that reminds me of the huge battle I just won with a smile on my face. I'm going to spare you the gory details, but thank you guys for sticking with me through this. Your messages brought tears to my eyes. Don't stop the prayers yet," she said.

Mittal also tagged her director-husband Mohit Hussein in the post and praised him for being her pillar of strength.

“I couldn't have done this without my partner, crazy, the equally strong, the equally insane, resilient, brave, patient, caring, loving mohithussein Don't want to see tears in your eyes ever again! #cancerfree.”