Actor Rajshri Deshpande has revealed that she was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and has undergone a surgery. The actor, known for her performances in projects like Sacred Games, Manto and Black Warrant, shared the health update with her followers through an emotional social media post on Wednesday.
Posting a picture from her hospital bed, Rajshri opened up about the diagnosis and the journey she has gone through over the past few weeks. In the caption, she wrote:
“As you're reading this it means I've finally found the courage to tell my parents that I have been diagnosed by Infiltrating ductal carcinoma (NOS) a grade 1 Breast cancer. Now it's time you all know. We fortunately caught this early in a routine checkup which gave us a fighting chance. Tons of tests and surgery felt like a rollercoaster ride, but trust me it was everyone's love and warmth that carried me through. And seeing my Aai and papa's faces after surgery melted my fears into unbreakable strength. With everyone's support I feel am ready to take on the world.”
Thanking her doctors, she added, “Now, I'm recovering beautifully and soon heading home from the hospital. A huge thank you to Dr. Mandar Nadkarni @nadkarnim ( @kokilabenhospital ) his expertise and care made this journey far gentler. Your love truly is my greatest medicine. Here's to healing, hope and all the brighter days ahead.”
Soon after Rajshri shared the news, her post was flooded with messages of love and encouragement from friends, colleagues and fans. Filmmaker Kiran Rao wrote, “Wishing you a smooth recovery, and hoping you're back to health and being the champion that you are as soon as possible. All my love." Actor Tannishtha Chatterje commented, “Dear Rajshri Deshpande, it's very early stage so nothing to worry about… treatments r too good for early stage. Look at me advance stage metastatic… and still hopefull ….. don't even think anything is wrong with you. Am glad that unlike mine yours got detected at early stage. You will be fit and fine in no time.”
Several others also sent their support and wishes. Ekavali Khanna commented, “Praying for you and sending so much love,” while Rahul Vohra wrote, “Hey! Good to hear that you're on the good road to recovery! Take care.” Jyoti Kapoor added, “Sending you a big hug. Jaldi se theek ho jaao.”
Rajshri Deshpande began her acting career with a small role in the 2012 film Talaash. She later gained recognition through television shows such as Kuch Toh Log Kahenge and 24: India. Her powerful performance in the Netflix series Sacred Games brought her wider acclaim.
In recent years, she has appeared in several notable projects including The Sky Is Pink, Mom, Joram, and web series such as Trial by Fire, Black Warrant and Rangeen. She was most recently seen in Mani Ratnam's 2025 film Thug Life, which also featured Kamal Haasan in a leading role.
Wishing her a speedy recovery!
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