Since Hina Khan announced her diagnosis with stage three br*ast cancer, she has received an outpouring of support from her industry friends and fellow actors. Samantha Ruth Prabhu called her a ‘warrior,’ and Ektaa Kapoor referred to the ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’ actress as a ‘hero’ on Instagram, catching Hina’s attention.
Ektaa Kapoor shared one of Hina Khan’s videos on her Instagram story, showcasing the actress attending an awards night despite her recent diagnosis. The renowned filmmaker and producer penned a heartfelt note, “Star. Sorry superstar!!!! Truly my hero. @realhinakhan.”

Reacting to Ektaa’s message, Hina Khan expressed her gratitude, “A REAL QUEEN LIFTS AND YOU HAVE BEEN LIFTING MY SPIRIT SINCE YOU’VE GOTTEN TO KNOW..THE WAY YOU CHECK ON ME..IT MAKES A GREAT DIFFERENCE YOU GIVE ME STRENGTH CANNOT BE MORE THANKFUL TO HAVE KNOWN YOU EKTA LOVE YOU @EKTARKAPOOR.”
A few days ago, Hina Khan shared her diagnosis on Instagram, assuring her fans that her treatment has already begun and she is ready to face the challenges ahead. She requested respect, privacy, and asked her followers for prayers, blessings, and love.
An excerpt from her post read, “I, along with my family and loved ones, remain focused, determined, and positive. With the grace of the almighty, we believe I will overcome this challenge and be completely healthy.”
Ektaa Kapoor’s reshared post included Hina’s revelation that she learned about her cancer diagnosis during the award night. Hina elaborated on her decision to normalize the situation and acknowledged it as the most challenging phase of her life.
For those unfamiliar, Hina Khan became a household name through her role as Akshara in ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.’ She later expanded her career to include music videos, web series, and Punjabi cinema, earning admiration and respect across various entertainment platforms.

