Dipika Kakar, who is currently recovering from tumour surgery while her stage 2 liver cancer, recently shared an emotional update about her healing journey and the joy of reconnecting with motherhood. In her latest vlog, the actress revealed a moment she had long waited for: being able to hold her son Ruhaan on her lap again.
“Ruhaan can sleep on my lap now after surgery as the stitches are finally healed. I can’t carry him, but he can lie on my lap and sleep,” Dipika said, visibly emotional. “This moment is very precious for me. Because when I had learnt about my situation I would keep thinking if this moment would come back and if it is back then when. But now when things are getting back to normalcy, all these small moments I value a lot.”
The vlog also gave viewers a glimpse into her recent outing with husband Shoaib Ibrahim and Ruhaan, including playful moments at a mall playzone and some much-needed self-care through facial treatments.
During a recent Instagram live, Dipika opened up about her future plans. When asked about returning to work, she admitted, “I had asked my doctor when I could return to television.” Her original plan had been to resume acting after Ruhaan stopped breastfeeding and once she regained her fitness. But life had other plans. “My sudden cancer diagnosis changed everything,” she shared candidly.
Currently undergoing targeted therapy following a 14-hour surgery, Dipika is focusing on her health and family. She shared that she’s waiting for her medical team’s go-ahead before committing to any professional projects.
Dipika, who was last seen on Celebrity MasterChef, has temporarily stepped away from television. But her spirit remains strong, cherishing every step of recovery and the irreplaceable moments with her son.
The actress is currently focusing on her health and spending quality time with her family. The actress, who enjoys writing shayaris as a hobby, recently shared a few poems in one of her vlogs that she had penned during her courtship days with Shoaib Ibrahim.