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Nafisa Ali says she’s in fourth stage of cancer, in remission: ‘Won’t be silenced now’ | Bollywood News

Nafisa Ali says she’s in fourth stage of cancer, in remission: ‘Won’t be silenced now’ | Bollywood News

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5 min readMumbaiJul 18, 2026 10:47 AM IST Last week, as Mumbai disappeared beneath relentless monsoon showers, an interview came to an end with a moment  with veteran actors Nafisa Ali and Nasser sharing a quick, warm, wordless hug. It was direct a response to what Nafisa had just spoken about with remarkable conviction. Even as she continues her battle with Stage 4 peritoneal and ovarian cancer, she refused to let the conversation be defined by illness alone. Instead, she spoke about purpose, responsibility, and the courage to leave the world better than we found it. Nasser, visibly moved, embraced her as the interview concluded. ‘World definitely deserves to be a better place’ In an exclusive conversation with SCREEN, Nafisa said, “I always believe that a human being is put on this earth for a purpose. And it’s important that every human being does good for this planet, because it’s only one little planet in the cosmos, in the universe. And cancer is something that tears families apart. It tears your financial balance apart. It …

Nafisa Ali, 69 completes 11000 feet trek near Rohtang amid cancer battle, admits it made her feel ‘brand new’

Nafisa Ali, 69 completes 11000 feet trek near Rohtang amid cancer battle, admits it made her feel ‘brand new’

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Veteran actor Nafisa Ali Sodhi, who is battling a recurrence of peritoneal and ovarian cancer, recently achieved a remarkable personal milestone by trekking to an altitude of 11,000 feet near Rohtang Pass. The actor admitted that the experience left her feeling “brand new” after undergoing surgery and multiple rounds of chemotherapy. Nafisa Ali Sodhi also shared several photos from the day, which showcased special moments spent with her friends and relatives. Nafisa completes 11,000-ft Rohtang trek On Tuesday, the 69-year-old took to Instagram to share glimpses from her adventure and revealed that the experience left her feeling “brand new” after undergoing surgery and multiple rounds of chemotherapy. Nafisa shared a video capturing moments from her trek and reflected on the support she received from her loved ones throughout the challenging climb. “Trekking at 11,000 feet for a super picnic with friends and family. See me being helped by my son-in-law and grandson helping me down the track. It made me feel brand new after surgery and my many chemos,” she wrote in the caption. In …

Nafisa Ali treks at 11,000 ft. amid cancer battle: ‘Made me feel brand new after surgery’ | Bollywood News

Nafisa Ali treks at 11,000 ft. amid cancer battle: ‘Made me feel brand new after surgery’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiJun 23, 2026 09:15 PM IST Veteran actor Nafisa Ali Sodhi, who is currently battling a recurrence of peritoneal and ovarian cancer, recently trekked to an altitude of 11,000 feet near Rohtang Pass. She took to Instagram to post glimpses from her adventurous trek, which made her feel “brand new” after surgery and multiple chemotherapy sessions. Taking to her Instagram handle, Nafisa shared a video from her trek and spoke about the support she received from her loved ones during the climb. “Trekking at 11,000 feet for a super picnic with friends and family. See me being helped by my son in law and grandson helping me down the track. It made me feel brand new after surgery and my many chemos,” she wrote in the caption. In the video, the actor’s family members are seen supporting her during the trek as she took in the scenic beauty of the mountains.   Several photos from the day also showcased special moments spent with her friends and relatives. ALSO READ | Trisha shares …

‘Cursed’ TV show led by 3 women was scarred by tragedy when 2 actresses died, third left showbiz forever; ex-Miss India Nafisa Joseph prayed for ‘peace’ | Television News

‘Cursed’ TV show led by 3 women was scarred by tragedy when 2 actresses died, third left showbiz forever; ex-Miss India Nafisa Joseph prayed for ‘peace’ | Television News

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Three women led a sleek and stylish television show that defined what was cool back in the early 2000s. Three years later, one of the lead actresses, who was also a well renowned VJ on MTV, died at the age of 26. After another two years, another lead actress died. Amid all of this, the third lead actress, who had appeared in one of the most popular horror films of the era, stepped away from fame, and never returned to showbiz. This show was CATS, and it starred Nafisa Joseph, Kuljeet Randhawa and Malini Sharma as spies in what was a desi version of Charlie’s Angels. The show aired in 2001 for 32 episodes and though it was quite short-lived, it had a dedicated fan following. However, in the years since the tragedies, the show is now remembered for its women. Many also said that the show was ‘cursed’ for how the lives of its three leading actresses turned out. Nafisa Joseph was Miss India, later became a MTV VJ Nafisa Joseph, who led the …

THIS actress was born into Muslim family, married a Sikh man, got diagnosed with stage 3 peritoneal and ovarian cancer, worked with Amitabh Bachchan…

THIS actress was born into Muslim family, married a Sikh man, got diagnosed with stage 3 peritoneal and ovarian cancer, worked with Amitabh Bachchan…

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Miss India, Miss International, and other beauty pageants have time and again proved their talent in Bollywood. Several Bollywood actresses, including Aishwarya Rai, Priyanka Chopra, Sushmita Sen, Manushi Chhillar, and other pageant titleholders have managed to rule hearts with their roles in Bollywood films. Likewise, a Bollywood actress won the Femina Miss India title and represented India at the Miss International contest. She also declared the 2nd runner-up. Later, she made her way into Bollywood. Can you guess who it is? Also Read – THIS superstar gave 33 big hits, was Amitabh Bachchan’s biggest competitor, but quit acting at the peak of his career… Actress Nafisa Ali belonged to a Muslim family but fell in love with a Sikh man. The actress rebelled to marry him, but after her wedding, Nafisa’s mother-in-law initially refused to accept the relationship. Nafisa had to spend a few days at her husband’s friend’s house. She even worked with Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Akshay Kumar, Hrithik Roshan, and others. Also Read – Rekha shares a candid moment with Amitabh Bachchan’s grandson …

Nafisa Ali’s AI-Made “Birthday Gift Of Memories” In Colour

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Nafisa Ali shared this image. (courtesy: nafisaalisodhi) New Delhi: Veteran actress Nafisa Ali celebrated her 67th birthday on Thursday. To share glimpses of her special day with the world, the star posted a set of pictures on her Instagram handle. The first four pictures were AI-generated masterpieces presenting a younger Nafisa from her teenage days. Following that, there is a snapshot of the star seated on a chair, holding a large floral bouquet. In the background, a table adorned with frames displayed Nafisa’s pictures from her youth. The final image captured the birthday girl enjoying a meal with her dear ones. In the caption, Nafisa graciously acknowledged the individuals who created the AI pictures and expressed her gratitude, saying, “My Birthday gift of memories via AI made into colour, when I was in my teens … thank you.” As soon as Nafisa Ali posted her birthday album, fans and fellow celebrities flooded the comment section with messages of love. Actress Pooja Bedi posted, “Nafffff.. you are eternal, your beauty ethereal, and your personality… no words to describe the warmth, …

Shah Rukh Khan And Priyanka Chopra In Throwback Gold Shared By Nafisa Ali

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Image was shared by Nafisa Ali. (courtesy: nafisaalisodhi) Veteran actor Nafisa Ali’s latest Instagram post is a beautiful tribute to her husband’s regiment, the 61st Cavalry but stealing all the spotlight are of course Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra. On Tuesday, Nafisa Ali uploaded a throwback picture featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra, from the time the duo went as chief guests to the regiment’s polo tournament in Delhi. The picture was captured when the actress was presenting Shah Rukh Khan with the regiment’s polo jacket. Priyanka Chopra is also present in the frame alongside Shah Rukh Khan. Sharing the picture, Nafisa Ali, in an extended post, wrote about her husband’s regiment and its grandeur. Her post read, “This was when Shahrukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra came as chief guests to our polo tournament in Delhi … we presented him with the regiment‘s polo jacket.My husband’s Regiment the 61st Cavalry was formed immediately after India’s independence in 1947 following the amalgamation of the princely states with India. All regular and irregular erstwhile state …

Nafisa Ali Shares Throwback Gold From An Ad Shoot In Bombay

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Image was shared by Nafisa Ali. (courtesy: nafisaalisodhi) Veteran actress Nafisa Ali, in her latest Instagram entry, shared a collage of throwback pictures from her younger days. On Sunday, the actress shared a collage of four monochrome pictures from an ad  shoot which she did at age 19 after winning Miss India 1976. In the beautiful pictures shared, we see Nafisa Ali posing for the camera as she is seen wearing a lovely saree. Uploading the images of her Instagram feed, the actress wrote, “Me at 19 years for a photo shoot …. A sari advertisement in Bombay after winning ‘Miss India 1976′” The post was an instant hit on social media as people flooded her comment sections with compliments like “Stunning” and “Beauty of all times”. See the post here: Last year, the actress shared a health update on Instagram that she will be undergoing surgery after a lump was discovered near her lung. The 65-year-old actress, sharing a picture of her PET (positron emission tomography) results, wrote in her caption: “Done my PET …