
Dipika Kakar On Changes After Surgery: ‘Doctor Advised Me To Keep Moving My Body'
Dipika Kakar, during the live session, said that she has resumed her old hobby of writing poems.
Television actress Dipika Kakar is undergoing treatment for her stage 2 liver cancer. Last month, she underwent a major surgery to remove a malignant liver tumour but is now back home, recovering well and spending time with her family. Not forgetting her fans though, she makes it a point to interact with them via Instagram and YouTube. Last evening, Dipika went live, talking about how things have changed after the surgery. Further, she also opened up about her recovery journey.
Dipika noted that she has not been able to make any vlogs due to physical challenges. She said, 'Main joh ek jagah tikk ke baith nahi paati thi, yahan wahan ghoomte rehna, kuch na kuch khurafat karte rehte and suddenly I've nothing to do. Of course, the doctor has advised me to keep moving my body. But there are days when I feel I just need to rest and do nothing."
The Sasural Simar Ka actress further reflected on her health, saying, 'By God's grace, my stitches are healing well." Dipika continued to talk about the treatment she will be beginning next week. 'There is something as Target therapy which I'll start from next week. During oral Target therapy, I'll have to take a tablet."
Dipika had more to say during the live interaction with fans. The actress also mentioned that she has resumed her old hobby of writing poems. 'I started writing since the time Shoaib came into my life. Most of you must know this about me. So I've once again started writing poems," added the actress.
During the live session, Dipika also responded to a fan asking about her acting comeback. The actress replied that she would love to return to the screens once her doctor gives her a green signal.
'My actual plan was that once Ruhaan stops breastfeeding, then I'd plan—get fit again and get back to work. But all of this happened… no one thought it would happen this way). But yes I would love to, once the doctor gives me a green signal," said the actress.
On the work front, Dipika Kakar was last seen on the first season of Celebrity MasterChef India.
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