Television actress Dipika Kakar, known and loved for her role in Sasural Simar Ka, recently shared an emotional and heartbreaking update with her fans. In a heartfelt Instagram post on May 28, 2025, she revealed that she had been diagnosed with stage 2 liver cancer.
This news has come as a shock to her fans and followers who’ve seen her spreading smiles and joy on screen. What started as a simple stomach ache turned out to be something far more serious.
How It All Began
Dipika Kakar had been complaining of stomach pain earlier this month. Initially, she and her husband Shoaib Ibrahim, who is also her co-star and life partner, thought it was something minor—possibly acidity. However, when the pain didn’t go away, she decided to consult their family doctor.
The doctor prescribed antibiotics and suggested blood tests. But even after the treatment, Dipika wasn’t feeling better. That’s when the doctor recommended a CT scan. The results were unexpected—a large tumor was found on the left lobe of her liver, about the size of a tennis ball.
Facing the Tough Diagnosis
After further medical tests, the couple received the devastating confirmation—it was cancer, and it had already reached stage 2. Dipika took to Instagram to share her story, hoping to raise awareness and ask for support during this difficult time.
She wrote, “As you all know, the past few weeks have been very hard for us. I walked into the hospital thinking it was just a stomach issue. But we found out it was a tumor the size of a tennis ball in my liver. Later, we discovered it’s stage 2 malignant cancer. This is one of the toughest times we’ve ever faced.”
Despite the diagnosis, Dipika remains strong and hopeful. “I am staying positive and determined to fight this and come out stronger, InshAllah. With my family beside me and your love and prayers, I believe I can get through this too. Please keep me in your prayers. Lots of love, Dipika.”
Support From Family and Fans
Dipika’s husband shoaib ibrahim has been a pillar of strength through all of this. In one of his vlogs, he shared how they’ve been coping as a family. He also opened up about how their two-year-old son, Ruhaan, is handling the situation.
“Ruhaan has been very mature for his age,” Shoaib said. “He understands that his mom isn’t feeling well. He checks on her once or twice a day, and then quietly goes about his day.”
Dipika also joined Shoaib in the vlog and shared, “He knows that something’s wrong. He’ll come to me and say something sweet, but he understands that I’m not okay. Thankfully, we have so many people around us, and we’re staying strong together.”
The vlog was titled “Toughest phase of our life | Keep Dipi in your prayers”, and it touched the hearts of many who’ve followed their journey over the years.
Dipika Kakar’s Journey So Far
Shoaib revealed more details in a previous vlog. He said that the initial pain began while he was away for work in Chandigarh. After Dipika started feeling unwell, she contacted their family doctor, who had also treated Shoaib’s father in the past. After a round of antibiotics and tests, the real concern came when the scan revealed the tumor.
“The moment we found out about the tumor, we were in complete shock,” Shoaib shared. “It’s not something you ever expect.”
A Pause in Her Career
Dipika had recently made a comeback to television on Celebrity MasterChef India, her first major show in five years. However, she stepped away from the show due to ongoing health issues—something fans now understand in a completely new light.
A Message of Hope
Dipika’s message is one of hope, courage, and faith. Her honesty and openness have touched many hearts. It’s not easy to talk about something so personal, but her willingness to share her journey may inspire others going through similar challenges.
As she continues her treatment and healing journey, she’s asking for something very simple from her fans: love, prayers, and positivity.
Let’s all keep Dipika in our thoughts and prayers as she bravely fights this battle.
