‘MasterChef India’ Winner Pankaj Bhadouria Diagnosed With Breast Cancer, Requests Prayers and Support From Fans (View Post)
Pankaj Bhadouria, winner of the first 'MasterChef India' season, has revealed that she ahs been diagnosed with breast cancer. On Thursday (May 28), she took to social media to share a post from the hospital, where she is currently undergoing tests and treatment.
Celebrity chef and MasterChef India winner Pankaj Bhadouria has revealed that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Taking to her social media account, on May 28, Pankaj shared a picture of herself from the hospital where she was seen lying on a hospital bed dressed in a patient gown with medical wires attached to her. 'Prevent Cancer Before It Starts': New WHO Study Maps Risks.
Sharing the post, she wrote, “I have been diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Need your prayers and support folded hands emoji.” In another story shared on her social media account, Pankaj posted a video from the hospital as she underwent multiple medical tests. In the clip, she was seen sitting in a hospital robe with a medical cannula attached to her hand. The text on the video read, “Going for tests and more tests…..not a happy place to be.”
‘MasterChef India’ Winner Pankaj Bhadouria Reveals Breast Cancer Diagnosis
She also shared a video of herself talking about the diagnosis and her current condition. “I just wanted to share with you all that I have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Since all of you are like an extended family to me, I wanted to share this with you personally. Right now, I truly need your prayers and support. As they say, prayers work miracles. So please keep me in your prayers," said Pankaj.
For the uninitiated, Pankaj Bhadouria rose to fame after winning the first season of MasterChef India in 2010, becoming the country’s first-ever MasterChef winner. Before entering the culinary world, Pankaj worked as an English teacher and reportedly left her 16-year-long teaching career to participate in the cooking reality show. Following her big win, she went on to become one of India’s most popular celebrity chefs and television hosts. ‘The Family Man’ Actor Sharib Hashmi Reveals Wife Nasreen Hashmi’s Oral Cancer Has Relapsed for the Sixth Time, Opens Up on Couple's Journey (Watch Video).
She hosted several cooking-based shows, including Chef Pankaj Ka Zayka, Kifayati Kitchen, 3 Course with Pankaj, and Rasoi Se – Pankaj Bhadouria Ke Saath. Apart from television, Pankaj has built a strong digital presence through her YouTube channel and social media platforms, where she regularly shares cooking recipes, kitchen tips, and food-related content with millions of followers.
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