A touching and highly emotional scene was witnessed in a celebratory episode of Pati Patni Aur Panga, reducing actors Sonali Bendre and Hina Khan to tears. What started as a playful “Truth or Dare” game on the show took an unexpected turn and became a poignant tribute to courage, optimism, and kindness.
The moment of truth came when actress Rubina Dilaik was challenged to persuade a member from the audience to allow her to cut their hair. Reluctantly, a woman got up to offer. But what she announced next made the whole set fall silent she wasn’t just giving a haircut; she was donating her hair to cancer patients.
For Sonali Bendre and Hina Khan, the act struck close to heart. Both actresses have battled cancer personally and empathize with the emotional stress of hair loss during treatment. Hina, diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in June of 2024, talked through tears while holding the newly cut hair. “Aapko andaza nahi hai isse kisiko kitni khushi mil sakti hai. Every day I wear a wig.”. Yeh bhi kisike hai, just the way she gave,” she stammered, her voice shaking with sentiment.
Sonali Bendre, who fought gallantly against high-grade metastatic cancer in 2018, hugged the woman with warm words. “Jo aap khoobsurat lag rahi hai, usse zyada khoobsurat aapka dil hai,” she said, praising the woman for her sacrificial act.
The intense exchange was recorded in a promotional video posted online, which immediately began trending on social media. Celebrities and fans alike gushed about the moment, deeming it as “pure,” “inspirational,” and a “reminder of real strength.” Many also commended the two actresses for being vulnerable and for still inspiring others through their own lives.
Hina Khan has been candid about her treatment for cancer, revealing moments of her recovery journey and advocating for early detection and awareness. Sonali Bendre too opened up extensively about her fight, motivating many with her resilience and positivity.
The idea of a harmless dare turned into a moment of solidarity, gentleness, and bravery showing how one act of selflessness has the power to reach so many lives.
