Sana Makbul on birthday amid battle with liver cirrhosis, 'It wasn’t just cakes, it was survival…'

Sana Makbul, who gained recognition from Bigg Boss OTT, recently disclosed her battle with liver cirrhosis. This news followed a period of concern among fans, sparked by a hospital photo shared by a friend. In a recent interview, the 32-year-old actress revealed that her condition stems from autoimmune hepatitis, which she has been managing for some time.

Sana Makbul celebrated her birthday on June 13th while undergoing treatment. She shared a heartwarming video on Instagram, capturing moments with a cake and balloons. Radiating joy, Sana, dressed in a stylish black dress, appeared radiant and cheerful amidst her ongoing health challenges.

Along with the video, Sana wrote,This birthday wasn't just candles and cake it was strength, survival, and soooo much love. Thank you to every soul who made me smile through the storm. Grateful doesn't even cover it... I felt seen, held, and celebrated. Here's to healing, hustle, and hugging life a little tighter.

Following the release of Sana's birthday video, fans flooded the comments section with messages of support and encouragement. Many wished her a speedy recovery, while others complimented her appearance and expressed hopes for many more birthdays to come. The overall sentiment was one of admiration and well wishes for the actress.

In an interview with Hindustan Times, Sana shared, I’ve been living with autoimmune hepatitis for a while now, but recently things got worse. My immune system started attacking my liver more aggressively, and I’ve now been diagnosed with liver cirrhosis. But, I’m trying to stay strong and taking one day at a time.”

She added, The doctors and I are doing everything we can to avoid a liver transplant. I’ve started immunotherapy – it’s really intense and tiring. Some days are harder than others. But I’m holding on to hope. I just want to get better without needing something so big as a liver transplant. It’s not going to be easy, but I am not ready to give up so easily. Some days I cry, some days I laugh, but every day, I try. As they say, healing is a journey, and I’m learning as I go.

Professionally, Sana has won the hearts of audiences through her roles in shows like Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?, Khatron Ke Khiladi 11, and Bigg Boss OTT.