Rajeev Khandelwal Opens Up About Guilt Over Mother's Cancer Battle
‘I blame myself’: Why Rajeev Khandelwal still carries guilt over his mother’s cancer battle
The Indian Express
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Actor Rajeev Khandelwal, currently hosting the reality show 'Tum Ho Naa', expressed deep guilt over not recognizing his mother's ovarian cancer symptoms in time. He shared his emotional journey and urged women to be vigilant about their health, reflecting on his mother's passing in 2018 after a prolonged battle with the disease.
- 01Rajeev Khandelwal feels guilty for not recognizing his mother's cancer symptoms sooner.
- 02He dedicated his show to raise awareness about ovarian cancer among women.
- 03Rajeev's mother passed away in 2018 after battling cancer for one and a half years.
- 04He encourages women to seek medical attention for symptoms like back pain and bloating.
- 05Rajeev made a comeback to television with 'Tum Ho Naa' after nearly a decade.
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Rajeev Khandelwal, a prominent Indian actor, recently shared his emotional struggle with guilt over his mother's fight against ovarian cancer during an episode of his show 'Tum Ho Naa'. He revealed that he failed to recognize the early symptoms of her illness, which continues to haunt him years after her passing in 2018. Rajeev expressed, “I blame myself to a great extent because when my mother started showing those symptoms, I couldn’t understand what was happening.” He dedicated the show to all women in India, urging them to pay attention to warning signs such as back pain, loss of appetite, and bloating, as early detection can significantly impact the outcome of ovarian cancer. His mother fought the disease for one and a half years before her demise, a loss he communicated to fans through a heartfelt social media post. After nearly a decade away from television, Rajeev is back in the spotlight with 'Tum Ho Naa', where he aims to raise awareness about women's health issues.
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Rajeev's story highlights the importance of early detection of ovarian cancer, encouraging women to seek medical advice for symptoms that may indicate serious health issues.
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