After Dipika Kakar undergoes surgery for stage 2 liver cancer, Bigg Boss star Sana Makbul reveals liver cirrhosis diagnosis
Television actress
Sana Makbul
, who gained wider recognition through her appearance on
Bigg Boss OTT
, recently caused concern among her followers after a photo surfaced showing her in a hospital bed. Shared by a close friend, the image gave no specifics but hinted at a serious health issue. It has now been revealed that the 32-year-old actress is grappling with
liver cirrhosis
, which developed after a prolonged struggle with
autoimmune hepatitis
.
Having lived with the chronic liver condition for some time, Sana explained to
Hindustan Times
that her immune system had increasingly started attacking her liver, making the situation more critical. The disease, which she had been managing quietly, took a more aggressive turn, ultimately leading to her current diagnosis.
In the face of this alarming development, Sana has begun undergoing intensive immunotherapy—a treatment designed to slow the damage being done by her own body. Though the therapy is physically draining and emotionally challenging, she is determined to push through each day with resilience and hope.
"My immune system started attacking my liver more aggressively, and I've now been diagnosed with liver cirrhosis,' shares Sana, adding, 'but I'm trying to stay strong and taking one day at a time, "she told
HT
.
With medical professionals working closely alongside her, the primary goal is to avoid a liver transplant. While the treatment comes with considerable fatigue and uncertainty, Sana is firmly committed to her healing process. There are days of deep sadness and emotional exhaustion, but also moments of laughter and courage. For Sana, every step forward—no matter how small—is a reminder that she's still moving ahead in her journey. Her fighting spirit remains intact, even if her pace has slowed.
The illness has not just impacted her physically; it has also affected her career and emotional well-being. Having worked hard to reach her current level of success, stepping back from professional commitments has been painful. Just when opportunities were aligning in her favor, she found herself needing to press pause. Still, she reminds herself constantly that this is a temporary phase—one she intends to overcome.
Beyond her own strength, Sana draws immense support from her family. Their quiet sacrifices and constant presence have become her biggest source of comfort. Her mother's wordless endurance and her father's steady demeanor have provided the emotional foundation she needs during this difficult chapter. Despite their inner worries, they've never let her feel isolated or unloved.
Sana recognizes that recovery is more than a medical battle—it is also a personal, emotional, and spiritual journey. And while life may no longer resemble what it once was, she is committed to embracing it with open arms, determined to emerge from this test not only healed but stronger than ever before.
Sana is far from the only prominent face on TV to battle a devastating health diagnosis. Dipika Kakar, of 'Sasural Simar Ka' fame, revealed last month that she was diagnosed with stage 2 liver cancer. In an emotional Instagram post, the actress said that she had to be rushed to the hospital after experiencing intense stomach pain, where the doctor discovered a tumour the "size of a tennis ball" in her liver.
On June 10, Dipika made an appearance on the vlog of her husband, Shoaib Ibrahim, after undergoing a 14-hour surgery. In the video, she thanked her fans for remembering her in their prayers.
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