Actress Rajshri Deshpande has revealed that she has been diagnosed with early stage breast cancer. The Sacred Games actor shared the news via an emotional note on social media, informing his followers that he has been diagnosed with “Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma (NOS), Grade 1 Breast Cancer.”
Sacred Games actor Rajshree Deshpande diagnosed with Grade 1 breast cancer, shares health update: “This is just a chapter, not my whole story”
“As you are reading this, it means that I have finally found the courage to tell my parents that I have been diagnosed… Now it is time for you all to know,” he wrote, adding that the cancer was detected during a routine checkup. According to the actor, early diagnosis provided a significant “fighting chance”.
Deshpande described the weeks that followed as a “rollercoaster ride”, involving numerous tests and surgeries. However, he expressed his gratitude for the support he has received from family and well-wishers. She mentioned that seeing her parents after the surgery gave her new strength and helped reduce her fears.
The actress also thanked her doctor, Mandar Nadkarni, and the team at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, acknowledging their care and expertise in making the procedure easier. He told that she is recovering and will soon be discharged from the hospital.
In a follow-up post, Deshpande explained how 2026 had started on a productive note, with plans to open two more schools in rural villages, revive part of a river, and continue shooting new projects. She stressed that her diagnosis would not stop these plans, calling the experience “a chapter, not my whole story”.
Identifying herself as a survivor and social activist, the actor stressed the need for more awareness about breast cancer, especially at the grassroots level. Both posts were accompanied by pictures of her hospital bed, where she was seen smiling.
Messages of support have poured in from colleagues, friends and fans, as Deshpande continues her recovery with optimism and determination.
