From defeating cancer twice and continuing her passion for life: Tollywood remembers Bengali actress Aindrila Sharma as a fighter

24-year-old Aindrila Sharma’s untimely demise has left fans deeply mourned. The actress was a cancer survivor, who defeated the disease twice but never let it affect her spirit. She continued her passion for the art and faced camera again after she was declared cancer-free recently. The actress enjoys a huge fan base for her fighting spirit. She received an award for her comeback at Tele Academy Awards 2022, by Govt West Bengal as an acknowledgment too. Here’s a look (Photo: Facebook)

Aindrila was a teenager when she was diagnosed with bone marrow cancer. She completed the chemotherapy as well as continued her studies. She pursued her dreams and came to Kolkata. Daily soap ‘Jhumur’ marked her debut project in the world of showbiz. Aindrila was always vocal about her passion for acting and how her loved ones helped her fuel the dream. (Photo: Fcebook)

Last one and a half year were tough for the actress and her family. In February 2021, Aindrila was diagnosed with cancer for the second time. She was diagnosed with a cancerous tumour in her lung and had a long treatment in Delhi. The actress underwent chemotherapy and a critical surgery. She won the battle against cancer for the second time and doctors declared her cancer-free a few months back. (Photo: Facebook)

At that time, she suddenly fell unwell and detected with a cancerous tumour, Aindrila was playing the lead in daily soap ‘Jiyon Kathi’. The first thing she did after coming back finishing the first phase of treatment in Delhi was, heading towards the shooting set. She shot for her show despite being unwell. (Photo: Facebook)

Aindrila’s indomitable spirit inspired fans and friends several times. She was recognised by Govt of West Bengal and honoured with an award for her comeback despite all the struggles. CM Mamata Banerjee praised her while handing over the award. (Photo: Facebook)

While Aindrila had a fierce battle after admitting to the hospital on November 1, her family, beau Sabyasachi Chowdhury had their own fight. Her friends, industry peers and fans constantly prayed for her recovery. The actress showed initial improvement too, making industry peers, fans praying for her recovery. (Photo: Facebook)

At one point of time, almost everyone lost hope and a neuro surgeon had suggested her family to let her go. But Aindrila put up a fierce fight against all odds. On Friday Sabyasachi spoke about the critical phase and wrote, “The hospital brought a neuro surgeon for a final attempt, who said- she left us long ago- why are you keeping her like this. Within tomorrow, things will go worse. Let her go peacefully. Those words uttered by the doctor was still resonating in my mind. I was feeling guilty for keeping her like this. At certain point of time, I told her mom that I can’t bear her pain and we should have let her go. But then again, it isn’t easy to let go” But after that, Aindrila showed a sign of improvement and shook her hands, Sabyasachi had revealed. (Photo: Facebook)

While Sabyasachi urged everyone to pray for a miracle, and prayers poured in for her recovery, all her fans and friends prayed for a miracle. Bollywood singer Arijit Singh also joined in her fight and kept in touch with the family assuring all sorts of assistance. It was probably her fighting spirit throughout that forced everyone believing in a ‘miracle’. Aparajita Adhya said, “We all thought she will recover soon, just like she won the battle against cancer twice. I can’t accept that she is no more.” (Photo: Facebook)