A Comeback Shadowed by Hesitation: Hina Khan Opens Up About Not Getting Work Post Cancer

Hina Khan has never been one to back down from a challenge. The TV star who became a household name as Akshara in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai is now facing a very different hurdle convincing directors to see her beyond her recent battle with breast cancer. She’s ready to work, eager to return to sets, but admits there’s a quiet hesitation in the air. “Nobody has outright said no, but I can sense the pause,” she shared recently. “I’ll have to be the one to break that norm.”

Testing Her Luck on Reality TV

Instead of diving straight into the grind of long shoots, Hina is making her comeback through the reality show Pati Patni Aur Panga. It’s a way to reconnect with audiences while pacing herself after treatment. “I do get tired a little quicker than before, but otherwise I feel great,” she says. Shorter projects, especially on OTT platforms, are now on her radar, anything that lets her flex her acting skills without overextending.

Finding Calm in the Chaos

Hina’s recovery hasn’t been just about medicine and hospital visits. She’s leaned heavily on meditation and spiritual practices, crediting the Art of Living’s programs for helping her find a rare stillness in a stormy year. A soul-nourishing trip to the ashram and a healing getaway to South Korea gave her the pause she didn’t know she needed.

A Love Story Sealed in Constant Support

Earlier this year, Hina married her long-time partner Rocky Jaiswal in an intimate ceremony. The moment wasn’t just about romance, it was a declaration of strength. Rocky stood by her through the most difficult phases, even shaving his head in solidarity during her treatment. Their partnership has been a constant reminder that love isn’t just about the easy seasons.

Hina’s Work Background 

Hina’s past works consist of fan-favourite dramas and reality hits like Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2, Bigg Boss 11, and Khatron Ke Khiladi 8. But she’s got her eyes set on a new genre. “I was watching Special Ops and thought this is it, I want to play a spy,” she expressed her wish.

For Hina, the fight now is as much about breaking industry perception as it is about landing the next big role. And if her track record is anything to go by, she’s not the kind to stay off the stage for long.