Top 5 Bollywood Celebrities Who Fought With Cancer!

Cancer stories are usually the stuff of nightmares, right? But then, you see some of our fave Bollywood stars take it on like absolute bosses, and you’re like, wow, okay, maybe we can handle a little Monday blues, yeah? These Bollywood stars didn’t just fight cancer, they took it head-on and came out the other side even more inspiring. Whether it’s Manisha Koirala turning her pain into a message of hope, Yuvraj Singh going back to smashing sixes, or Sonali Bendre sharing her raw, unfiltered journey, they’ve shown us what real strength looks like. It’s not just about surviving—it’s about finding new ways to thrive, even when life hits you hard.

Here’s a look at five Bollywood legends who gave cancer the middle finger and came back stronger. 

Manisha Koirala

If you grew up in the 90s, Manisha Koirala was everywhere. “Dil Se” still gives us all the feels, right? But in 2012, she got hit with some pretty heavy news—ovarian cancer. Like, out of nowhere. But instead of letting it break her, she packed her bags, headed to the US, and fought it head-on. Fast forward to 2015, and she’s cancer-free, sharing her journey in her book named “Healed”. Honestly, whenever life gets too real, I think about how Manisha didn’t just survive, she came back and used her story to help others. Total queen energy.