'Flaunt them like your bright smile': Tahira Kashyap pens poem sharing her mastectomy scar

Tahira Kashyap, writer-director, on National Cancer Survivor's Day, took to her Instagram handle to share a powerful note titled 'Scars'. Flaunting her mastectomy scar, Tahira wrote, 'Hide not your scars my love, Show them, flaunt them, just like your bright smile, soothing to others eyes, And when you do that time and again giving people nowhere to run and hide, they will have to fall in love with your badge of honour, your prize.'

Ayushmann Khurrana's wife, Tahira, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018. She also had a show on Audible 'My Ex-breast', where she spoke about her journey and beating cancer.

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A small something I have written.... #nationalcancersurvivorsday . . Some scars are deep, some within, Some are seen while some are hidden. The thing about scars is , it reminds you of the past, The moments of suffering that you thought would forever last. But there’s more to these Goddamn scars, They are Secrets hidden far away, just like the stars. It’s the Truth which you don’t see with the naked eye, Oblivious to the functioning of the world, a blatant lie. But hear me, there’s more to this scar, It talks also about the fight, the resilience and your invincible power. My love and respect to those who fought, The treacherous battlefield that Few crossed while some got lost. But the thing with this health karma is that everyone is a winner, For it’s the fight that counts whether you an expert or a beginner. The fight with cancer is not just physical but also mental, Some battles are more tough to conquer especially if they are internal. But hear me again, we all have that fighter which has the universe’s might, The indomitable spirit that can’t be crushed by any fright. Hide not your scars my love, Show them, flaunt them, just like your bright smile, soothing to others eyes, And when you do that time and again giving people nowhere to run and hide, they will have to fall in love with your badge of honour, your prize. So hear me one last time, Fall in love with your self, All with dust, scar and grime. For that’s what make you, YOU Faulty, imperfect, blemished but all true!

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Tahira on the professional front:

Tahira recently directed and wrote the much-acclaimed short film, Pinni, which stars Neena Gupta, Shishir Sharma and Srishti Shrivastava in the lead roles. Released in February 2020, the film follows the story of Sudha, who is a happy, diligent homemaker and is abreast of current affairs much against the general stereotype of a homemaker. If the reports are to be believed, Tahira will be directing her next, Sharma Ji Ki Beti with actor Saiyami Kher.