Actress Dipika Kakar has spoken candidly about her fight against stage 2 liver cancer, following a major 14-hour surgical procedure. In a video blog, she revealed the initial shock of her diagnosis, the pain of being separated from her infant son Ruhaan, and the constant support she received from her husband, Shoaib Ibrahim. Kakar acknowledged the support she received from fans through prayers and religious practices. She described the discovery of a liver tumor and the subsequent confirmation of its malignancy, which necessitated immediate surgery. Before the surgery, she faced the difficult task of weaning Ruhaan overnight to prepare for her treatment. She recounted a poignant moment in the hospital corridor where she and Shoaib broke down upon hearing the diagnosis.