Popular actress Rajshri Deshpande recently revealed that she has been diagnosed with an early-stage breast cancer that was detected during a routine check-up. The actor’s post received much emotional reactions online. Looking at her career front, Rajshri Deshpande never shied away from performing roles that are raw, layered, and socially rooted.Rajshri received international attention for her breakthrough in ‘Angry Indian Goddesses’ and went on to headline the critically acclaimed Malayalam film ‘Sexy Durga which was directed by Sanal Kumar Sasidharan.Rajshri also has created her own space in the series world as the streaming audiences widely recognized her as Subhadra in the thriller ‘Sacred Games’.
Early life, education, and entry into acting
Born in a working-class family in Aurangabad she is the youngest among three siblings and she graduated in law from Symbiosis Law School and later pursued advertising at Symbiosis International University. Rajshri worked in advertising to support herself and later she discovered her passion for acting, which led her to a filmmaking diploma at Whistling Woods International. Her Bollywood journey began with a small role in Aamir Khan’s thriller ‘Talaash’ and the talented star followed it with appearances in the TV shows ‘Kuch Toh Log Kahenge’ and ’24: India’. She then returned to films with another small role in ‘Kick’ and later acted in the Malayalam film ‘Haram’ which was directed by Vinod Sukumaran with Fahadh Faasil and Radhika Apte in the lead.In an early interview with The Indian Express, the actress opened up about her ideology on choosing scripts, “I have said no to films even when I had no work and little money. What exactly will I buy with that money? I want money to travel, but I am not materialistic. I have seen what money did to me in my 20s, I don’t want to go back to that depression. Everyone loves money, but it is difficult to handle it. I remember after Sacred Games people told me now, I should just cash in on the show and earn truckloads of money, go ballistic with my PR. But that’s not me.”
Rise through award-winning cinema
Rajshri’s role as Laxami in ‘Angry Indian Goddesses’ brought her a broader platform. The film won the 1st Runner-Up – People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival and also bagged the People’s Choice Award at the Rome Film Festival. Her 2017 film ‘Sexy Durga’ went on to win the Tiger Award at the Rotterdam Film Festival. Her acclaimed roles included the ones in ‘Manto’ and the BBC One series ‘McMafia’. Rajshri was recently seen in Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam’s Tamil action drama ‘Thug Life’.
Rajshri Deshpande reveals early-stage breast cancer
On the last day, Rajshri revealed that she has been diagnosed with Infiltrating ductal carcinoma (NOS), Grade 1, an early-stage breast cancer detected during a routine check-up. She posted a picture from her hospital bed and wrote, “As you’re reading this, it means I’ve finally found the courage to tell my parents that I have been diagnosed with Infiltrating ductal carcinoma (NOS), a Grade 1 breast cancer. Now it’s time you all know.” She emphasized the importance of early detection, adding, “We fortunately caught this early in a routine check-up, which gave us a fighting chance.”Rajshri added, “Tons of tests and surgery felt like a rollercoaster ride, but trust me, it was everyone’s love and warmth that carried me through.” She also shared, “Seeing my Aai and Papa’s faces after surgery melted my fears into unbreakable strength.” Expressing appreciation for her medical team, she wrote, “A huge thank you to Dr Mandar Nadkarni at Kokilaben Hospital—his expertise and care made this journey far gentler.” She concluded with optimism: “Now, I’m recovering beautifully and soon heading home from the hospital. Here’s to healing, hope and all the brighter days ahead.”Disclaimer: This article mentions cancer and personal experiences related to the disease, which readers may find sensitive. The information shared is based on personal accounts or reported events and is for general awareness only. It is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider regarding any questions you have about a medical condition.
