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Nafisa Ali Shares 11,000-Foot Trek After Cancer Treatment, Highlights Recovery Journey
On June 23, 2026, veteran actress and former Miss India winner Nafisa Ali Sodhi captured her triumphant return to the mountains, posting a series of videos that took viewers along an 11,000‑foot trek near Rohtang Pass. The clips show her walking hand‑in‑hand with her son‑in‑law and grandson through the rugged terrain of Sissu, a spot just beyond the Atal Tunnel.
In the footage, Ali pauses for a picnic lunch and a brief stop to soak in the high‑altitude scenery. She explains that the support of her family helped her navigate the rocky trail and reach the car at the summit, describing the experience as making her feel “brand new” after surgery and chemotherapy.
Ali’s public sharing follows a long‑term health journey that began with a stage‑3 peritoneal and ovarian cancer diagnosis in November 2018. After initial treatment, she was declared cancer‑free in 2019, but regular monitoring continued. In September 2025, she announced that the cancer had returned and that she was restarting chemotherapy, as doctors determined that surgery was not a viable option.
Earlier in 2025, Ali spoke to the media outlet Fit Tak about the difficulties she faced in obtaining an accurate diagnosis. She said that doctors initially failed to identify her illness despite persistent symptoms, which she believes led to a late‑stage diagnosis. Ali recalled confronting a physician in Delhi after two months of treatment, demanding that the medical team take her visits seriously. She said she broke down in tears during the conversation and that it was only after an acute pain near her appendix that the doctors escalated their investigations.
Her career spans more than four decades. A former national swimming champion, Ali won the Eve’s Weekly Miss India title and later represented India at the Miss International pageant, finishing as second runner‑up. Her film credits include Junoon (1978), Major Saab (1998), Bewafaa (2005), Life in a… Metro (2007) and Yamla Pagla Deewana (2011). She has worked with prominent actors such as Shashi Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra, and her most recent theatrical release was Uunchai (2022), directed by Sooraj Barjatya.
The videos and Ali’s recent health disclosures have drawn renewed attention to her cancer journey. Social media posts from the trek have been widely shared, prompting discussions about the challenges of diagnosing peritoneal and ovarian cancers, which are rare and often present with vague symptoms. According to medical literature, primary peritoneal carcinoma is an aggressive form of cancer that can be difficult to detect early.
Ali’s openness about her treatment and recovery may serve as a source of encouragement for patients facing similar diagnoses. Her public statements also highlight the importance of persistent medical follow‑up and the value of family support during long‑term illness.
As of now, Ali continues her chemotherapy regimen and has not announced any new film projects. Her latest public appearance was the 11,000‑foot trek, which she described as a personal victory and a reminder of her resilience.
The story underscores the intersection of celebrity health advocacy and the broader public’s awareness of rare cancers, illustrating how personal experiences can bring attention to medical challenges that often go under‑reported.
In the footage, Ali pauses for a picnic lunch and a brief stop to soak in the high‑altitude scenery. She explains that the support of her family helped her navigate the rocky trail and reach the car at the summit, describing the experience as making her feel “brand new” after surgery and chemotherapy.
Ali’s public sharing follows a long‑term health journey that began with a stage‑3 peritoneal and ovarian cancer diagnosis in November 2018. After initial treatment, she was declared cancer‑free in 2019, but regular monitoring continued. In September 2025, she announced that the cancer had returned and that she was restarting chemotherapy, as doctors determined that surgery was not a viable option.
Earlier in 2025, Ali spoke to the media outlet Fit Tak about the difficulties she faced in obtaining an accurate diagnosis. She said that doctors initially failed to identify her illness despite persistent symptoms, which she believes led to a late‑stage diagnosis. Ali recalled confronting a physician in Delhi after two months of treatment, demanding that the medical team take her visits seriously. She said she broke down in tears during the conversation and that it was only after an acute pain near her appendix that the doctors escalated their investigations.
Her career spans more than four decades. A former national swimming champion, Ali won the Eve’s Weekly Miss India title and later represented India at the Miss International pageant, finishing as second runner‑up. Her film credits include Junoon (1978), Major Saab (1998), Bewafaa (2005), Life in a… Metro (2007) and Yamla Pagla Deewana (2011). She has worked with prominent actors such as Shashi Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra, and her most recent theatrical release was Uunchai (2022), directed by Sooraj Barjatya.
The videos and Ali’s recent health disclosures have drawn renewed attention to her cancer journey. Social media posts from the trek have been widely shared, prompting discussions about the challenges of diagnosing peritoneal and ovarian cancers, which are rare and often present with vague symptoms. According to medical literature, primary peritoneal carcinoma is an aggressive form of cancer that can be difficult to detect early.
Ali’s openness about her treatment and recovery may serve as a source of encouragement for patients facing similar diagnoses. Her public statements also highlight the importance of persistent medical follow‑up and the value of family support during long‑term illness.
As of now, Ali continues her chemotherapy regimen and has not announced any new film projects. Her latest public appearance was the 11,000‑foot trek, which she described as a personal victory and a reminder of her resilience.
The story underscores the intersection of celebrity health advocacy and the broader public’s awareness of rare cancers, illustrating how personal experiences can bring attention to medical challenges that often go under‑reported.
