Hina Khan's mom weeps as daughter cuts her hair short amid breast cancer treatment: "I choose to win"

Digital Desk: Actor Hina Khan, known for her roles in popular TV shows and films, is now facing one of the toughest battles of her life—stage 3 breast cancer. In an emotional and inspiring video shared on Instagram on Thursday, Hina documented a significant step in her journey: cutting her hair short. This courageous act was filled with raw emotions, hope, and an unwavering spirit to fight and win.

Hina Cuts Her Hair Short

The video began with Hina sitting in front of a mirror as her friend braided her hair. Next to her, Hina's mother sat on the bed, visibly distressed and wailing. In a tender moment, Hina consoled her mother, saying, "Ro nahi (Don't cry) please mumma. It's just hair, mumma. Baal hain, aap nahi cut karte ho (It's hair, don't you cut it)?" Despite her own emotional struggle, Hina extended comfort to her mother, urging her to stay calm and not fall ill.

With determination, Hina cut the first pigtail of her hair, and her friend proceeded to snip off the rest. As the video progressed, Hina was seen with her new short hairstyle. Embracing her transformed look, she smiled and said, "Not bad. I feel liberated." Her mother, still emotional, hugged her tightly, and Hina kissed her cheeks, providing comfort.

Hina Pens a Heartfelt Note

Sharing the video, Hina wrote a touching note. She acknowledged her mother’s pain, saying, "You can hear my mother’s wailing voice in Kashmiri (blessing me) in the background as she prepared herself to witness something she never dared to imagine. Not all of us have the same tools at our disposal to manage heartbreaking emotions."

Hina also addressed women fighting similar battles, "To all the beautiful people out there, especially women who are fighting the same battle, I know it’s hard, I know for most of us, our hair is the crown we never take off. But what if you’re facing a battle so tough that you have to lose your hair—your pride, your crown? If you want to win, you’ve got to make some tough decisions. And I choose to win."

Choosing to Win

Hina explained her decision to cut her hair before it started falling off due to chemotherapy. "I have decided to give myself every chance possible to win this battle. I choose to let go of my beautiful hair before it starts falling off. I didn’t want to endure this mental breakdown for weeks. So, I choose to let go of my crown because I’ve realized my real crown is my COURAGE, my STRENGTH, and the love I have for myself. Aur haan (Also).. I have decided to use my own hair to make a nice Wig for this phase."

In her message, Hina asked her fans to pray for her, "I am recording my story, my journey, to ensure that my efforts to embrace myself reach everyone out there. If my story can make even one day of this heartwarming yet excruciating experience better for someone, it’s worth it…May God ease our pain and give us strength to be victorious. Plz Pray Pray Pray for me."

Hina was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in June. Recently, she shared a video of her visiting a hospital for her first chemotherapy session right after attending an award show. The contrast between her glamorous red carpet appearance and the stark reality of her medical treatment highlighted her bravery and resilience.

Hina Khan's journey is a testament to her strength and the power of positivity. As she continues to battle cancer, her story inspires many, showing that true beauty lies in courage, strength, and self-love.