Dipika Kakar Undergoes Surgery For Stage 2 Liver Cancer, Husband Shoaib Ibrahim Says She Needs Prayers
TV star Dipika Kakar is undergoing surgery for stage 2 liver cancer.
The 38-year-old actor revealed her diagnosis in an Instagram post last week.
The surgery was delayed after she developed a high fever.
New Delhi:
Popular television actor Dipika Kakar is undergoing surgery for stage 2 liver cancer, her husband and Sasural Simar Ka co-star Shoaib Ibrahim has said.
Dipika, who had complained of a stomach ache in May, was diagnosed with the disease last week.
What's Happening
In an Instagram Story on Monday night, Shoaib said Dipika, 28, is set to undergo a lengthy procedure to tackle the disease.
"Dippi's surgery is scheduled to happen tomorrow morning. It's going to be a long surgery... She needs all your prayers & strength the most... Please keep her in your prayers," he wrote.
In a vlog, dated May 15, 2025, on his official YouTube channel, Shoaib said Dipika was diagnosed with a "tennis ball-sized" tumour in the liver. She would undergo more tests to check whether the tumour was cancerous, he said at the time.
On May 28, Dipika revealed her cancer diagnosis in an Instagram post. "As you all are aware last few weeks have been quite difficult for us... walking into the hospital for a pain in the upper area of my stomach... and then finding out its a tennis ball size tumour in the liver and then Finding out that the tumour is Second stage Malignant (Cancerous) ... it has been one of the most difficult time we have seen, experienced! (sic)" she wrote.
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Dipika (@ms.dipika)
Background
Dipika's surgery was delayed after she developed a high fever.
The actors, who are parents to two-year-old Ruhaan, also praised their son for behaving sensibly after learning about Dipika's health condition.
"Bohut samajhdaari se usne behave kiya (He has behaved in a very mature manner)" Shoaib had said in one his earlier vlogs.
Dipika, who also appeared in the video, said Ruhaan understood that his mother wasn't keeping well.
She had said, "Usko pata hai ki mumma theek nahin hai, wo samajh gaya hai. Woh ek-aadh baar din me aake mujhe bolta hai, par phir wo samajh jaata hai ki mumma theek nahin hai. But yes, sab log hain. So, we are staying strong (He knows mumma isn't well. He comes to me once or twice a day but then he realises that mumma isn't well. But yes, we have everyone around)."
In A Nutshell
Dipika, who was last seen on the first season of Celebrity MasterChef India, was diagnosed with a tumour in her liver last month. According to Shoaib, initial reports suggested the tumour was benign. After a battery of tests, the couple found out that she had stage 2 liver cancer.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Indian Express
6 minutes ago
- Indian Express
007 First Light announcement trailer: James Bond is a bullet looking for a target in the new game, watch
In one of the most exciting pieces of gaming news in recent times, IO Interactive has finally released the announcement trailer for the James Bond game. It's titled 007 First Light, and the game was revealed to fans during the Sony State of Play showcase, and the trailer was later dropped on YouTube. According to the trailer, the game seems to pay homage to the films by including several interesting details which help differentiate 007 from any other agent with a licence to kill. While an exact release date hasn't been communicated by the Danish game developers, the game is all set to release in 2026 for Microsoft Xbox, Windows PC, Sony PlayStation 5, and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The game will focus on the early years of Bond, before he earned his credentials as MI6's most lethal weapon, and even the tagline for the game is 'Earn Your Number'. While this is just a sneak peek and games have a way of turning out to be very different from the trailer, it does look promising. To be clear, 007 isn't winning any realism awards and going up in the upper echelons with projects like Red Dead Redemption, but the graphics do seem to hold themselves together. The trailer opens up with the director of MI6 (presumably M) talking to her subordinate about recruiting a young Bond. As portrayed in the books and the films, he is a talented, intelligent and efficient troublemaker who, if honed correctly, could become an asset. ALSO READ: Who is the Next James Bond? Theo James, Henry Cavill, and Bridgerton stars lead the top 7 frontrunners to replace Daniel Craig as 007 We see some clips from the gameplay as Bond trains in the MI6 developmental programme in order to qualify for field duty. The first proper shout-out to the existing literature comes when he goes into the workshop to prepare for his first mission. Omega watches, dangerous gadgets and vehicles with over-the-top engine power – it's all there. The game will also feature the forever iconic Aston Martin, and the trailer features what looks like the special edition DBS from 2019, which was built to commemorate 50 years of the film On Her Majesty's Secret Service. IO Interactive has made it clear that the narrative of the game itself is completely original and has not been picked up from any of the books or the films. With GTA 6 also slated for a 2026 launch, it will be interesting to see how this game competes with the most anticipated project of all time in gaming history.
Time of India
12 minutes ago
- Time of India
Halle Berry Fires Back At ‘Family Day' Trolls
/ Jun 05, 2025, 04:06PM IST Halle Berry responded boldly to critics of her steamy Mother's Day Instagram video with boyfriend Van Hunt. While co-hosting the Today show, she addressed the backlash with calm confidence, stating that mothers should be free to celebrate however they choose, without judgment. The video, which showed a playful moment in bed, drew mixed reactions online. While some admired the raw love, others claimed it was inappropriate for a 'family holiday.' Berry defended open conversations about sex, calling it natural and healthy, and emphasized the clip was suggestive, not explicit. She handled negative comments with grace and also shared a touching throwback photo with her kids, calling motherhood a 'beautiful chaos.'
Time of India
16 minutes ago
- Time of India
Part toy, part fashion, the arrival of the viral Labubu was a long time in the making
HighlightsLabubu, a plush toy designed by artist and illustrator Kasing Lung, has become a viral sensation after its initial release in 2015, with growing popularity fueled by celebrity endorsements and social media trends. Pop Mart, the company behind Labubu, experienced a remarkable increase in revenue, with a 1,200% rise in plush toy sales contributing significantly to its overall revenue growth in 2024. The demand for Labubu has led to supply shortages, causing long lines and even altercations at stores, prompting Pop Mart to temporarily suspend in-store and blind box machine sales in the United Kingdom. Labubu, the plush toy from China's Pop Mart is a social media darling, but the toothy little monsters are far from an overnight success. Having appeared a decade ago, Labubus may have finally cemented their place in the collectible toy market for years to come. The Labubu, by artist and illustrator Kasing Lung , first appeared with pointed ears and pointy teeth, in three picture books inspired by Nordic mythology in 2015. In 2019 Lung struck a deal with Pop Mart, a company that caters to toy connoisseurs and influencers, to sell Labubu figurines. But it wasn't until Pop Mart started selling Labubu plush toys on key rings in 2023 that the toothy monsters suddenly seemed to be everywhere, including in the hands of Rihanna, Kim Kardashian and NBA star Dillon Brooks. K-pop singer Lisa of Blackpink began posting images of hers for her more than 100 million followers on Instagram and on TikTok, where Labubu pandemonium has broken out. There are 1.4 million # Labubu TikTok posts and counting, videos of fans unboxing them, showing styles inspired by them, and of course, Labubu cosplay. Fans have latched on to Labubu's mashup of play and fashion, making them accessories on handbags, backpacks and belts, or hanging them from car mirrors. "The character has evolved into a collectible and style symbol, resonating with fans who connect with its quirky aesthetic and unique backstory," Emily Brough, Popmart's head of IP licensing in the Americas, said. Labubu has been a bonanza for Pop Mart. Its revenue more than doubled in 2024 to 13.04 billion yuan ($1.81 billion), thanks in part to its elvish monster. Revenue from Pop Mart's plush toys soared more than 1,200% in 2024, nearly 22% of its overall revenue, according to the company's annual report. Aside from their ability to pique the interest of toy aficionados and fashionistas, Labubu latched on to the blind box phenomenon , where the purchaser doesn't know exactly which version of the plush toy they'll get. And Pop Mart made sure there is a Labubu for everyone, regardless of income. Most are priced in a wide rage between $20 and $300, with certain collaborations or limited editions priced higher, according to Brough. Unlike many toys, Labubu devotees include a large number of adults. Buyers ages 18 and over drove a year-over-year increase of more than $800 million in the U.S. toy market in 2024, according to market research firm Circana. Adult shoppers, mostly female, bought the toys for themselves. In 2025's first quarter, toy sales for those ages 18 and over rose 12% from the prior-year period. At $1.8 billion, adults also accounted for the highest spending among all age groups in the quarter. Like many retailers, Pop Mart is actively monitoring negotiations between the U.S. and just about every one of its trading partners as prices may be impacted. The situation with China is at the forefront, with President Donald Trump saying on Friday that the country "violated" an agreement with the United States on trade talks. Right now Pop Mart, whose products are manufactured across Asia, says that it is continuously scaling production and expanding distribution across its online shop, retail stores and blind box vending machines to meet increasing demand. Short supply has led to long lines at stores and at least one physical fight at a shopping center in the United Kingdom. Pop Mart said in an Instagram post late last month that it was temporarily suspending all in-store and blind box machine sales in the U.K. Peter Shipman, head of Europe, said in a Facebook post that the company is currently working on a new method to distribute toys to stores. Resellers have become problematic and many Labubu fans are still willing to pay exorbitant price markups. Kena Flynn was at The Grove shopping center in Los Angeles recently when she stumbled upon some Labubus being sold at a kiosk. Flynn said in a TikTok on Sunday that the prices were "really bad," but her boyfriend bought two anyway. "At a certain point, you can't buy them," Flynn said in her video. "I just want a Labubu and I cannot buy one from Pop Mart, so here we are." Looking to keep up with the overwhelming demand, Pop Mart says it's on track for 50 more retail locations in the U.S. by the end of the year. That'll give shoppers more chances to hunt for Labubus, as Pop Mart says it's planning multiple new Labubu releases tied to seasonal moments and holidays throughout the rest of the year.
