Mumbai: Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan has hailed his mother Mala Tiwari, who contracted breast cancer four years ago, for fighting a tough battle against the dreaded disease and emerging victorious out of it. Sharing a post, along with a video on his Instagram handle on Thursday, Kartik said the "journey had been arduous but her positivity, fortitude and fearlessness kept him going." As part of the ongoing National Cancer Awareness Month, an event was held at a Mumbai hospital, where Kartik spent time with cancer survivors.
Sharing the video, which features the actor, along with his mother dancing with other cancer survivors, he said, "From going for chemotherapy sessions during the shoot of these songs, to now dancing on stage on the same- The journey has been arduous! But her Positivity, Fortitude and Fearlessness kept us going. Today I can proudly say: My Mom fought the battle against cancer and WON. And for that we are all stronger. "I am so so proud of you Mummy and I pay my respects to all the people who could not make it and to all the people who have shown courage fighting this disease," he added. On the professional front, Kartik made his Bollywood debut with the film Pyaar Ka Punchnama in 2011, featuring Nushrratt Bharuccha and Sonnalli Seygall. He then went on to act in films such as Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, Luka Chuppi and Pati Patni Aur Woh, which established him as a versatile actor in the industry. He was last seen in Netflix movie Dhamaka. Kartik's upcoming ventures include Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, Freddy and Shehzada. (UNI)