Kirron Kher shares how she managed to shoot for IGT even while undergoing cancer treatment

Bollywood star Kirron Kher, known for her role as a judge on India's Got Talent, shared a rare glimpse into her personal life. Despite battling cancer, she bravely fulfilled her duties on the show, demonstrating her unwavering commitment to the production team.

In her chat with News18, Kirron Kher mentioned she refrained from taking on acting roles during that period. She had relocated to her hometown, Chandigarh. Talking about her dedication, she said, “I was only doing India’s Got Talent and had moved to Chandigarh, my hometown. I kept my commitment to the show but avoided everything else, including films. Even when I was going through major treatment, I did India’s Got Talent. I can’t give up that show…”

Kirron Kher received a diagnosis of multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer, in 2020. Talking about her battle with the deadly disease, she said, “Everyone fears that one day something like this might happen. But when it does, there’s no choice but to accept it. The treatment, with all its side effects, was harder than the illness itself. The first six to eight months were very tough, but you leave it in the hands of the Lord. I’ve always believed, even when fighting elections, that ‘This is not my fight; the Lord fights for me.’” 

She further mentioned that cancer treatment can extend over several years, with ongoing treatment sessions at regular intervals.

Kirron Kher, a versatile artist who transitioned into politics, marked her acting debut in the Punjabi film Aasra Pyar Da back in 1983. Since then, she has showcased her immense talent in various hit Hindi movies like Pestonjee, Sardari Begum, Devdas, Main Hoon Na, Hum Tum, Veer–Zaara, Mangal Pandey: The Rising, Rang De Basanti, Fanaa, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, and Om Shanti Om. Additionally, she has been the host of India's Got Talent since 2009.