Producer, writer, and film director Tahira Kashyap is well known for her zen-like calm and down-to-earth charm. She’s also a fierce advocate for strength, and resilience, acting as a powerful voice for breast cancer survivors. So, when she joined our Editor-In-Chief, Kamiya Jani, for a relaxed episode of Sunday Brunch, the duo exchanged some funny banter and spoke about her life in Mumbai. Between the bites of Punjabi-style Hoya Khalidal and finger-lickin’ Butter Chicken, Kamiya couldn’t resist asking about her journey to Buddhism. Scroll down to find out how Buddhism and chanting became Tahira Kashyap’s guiding compass through her physical and mental health.
How Buddhism Helped Tahira Kashyap With Breast Cancer
Tahira Kashyap is more than just Ayushmann Khurrana’s wife, she is a woman of humility, courage, and strength. The director was diagnosed with stage 0 breast cancer in 2016 and overcame the illness by maintaining a positive attitude while undergoing chemotherapy.
A survivor herself and an ardent voice for breast cancer survivors, she credits her faith in Buddhism and chanting for helping her accept her diagnosis. She says, “After I embarked on a path to Buddhism and chanting, my outlook towards the diagnosis was completely transformed. The feeling of embracing my obstacles came because of my transformation through Buddhism.”
Tahira’s strong faith in Buddhism not only helped her boost her physical health but also helped her mental health. She fondly reflects upon a time when she was at her lowest and was desperately looking for an escape from negative emotions. She says, “I was going through an identity crisis and was shaken up by negative thoughts. Buddhism helped me to prioritise, help and love myself at my lowest.” We are surely taking a page or two from the director’s undying resilience and positive attitude in life!
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Tahira Kashyap Talks About Her Latest Project
Tahira Kashyap’s humility, gratefulness, and resilience have garnered her a lot of fans who dream of interacting with the director. One such lucky fan, Chintan, made his dreams come true as he joined our Editor-In-Chief and the director over a video call. The filmmaking enthusiast was curious to know more about her recent project, ‘Sharma Ji Ki Beti.’
A true hustler and perfectionist, she revealed that she created above 50 drafts for her film’s script! While most of us would be crumbling our third rough draft into the bin and calling it a day, Tahira’s relentless dedication pushed her to dive deep into her characters and refine every nuance for her audience. 50 drafts might sound extreme, but for her, it was all part of crafting a story that would resonate. Talk about one hell of a woman!
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