Bollywood actress Sonali Bendre has returned to India after undergoing treatment for an aggressive form of cancer in New York.
Social media users are full of praise for the 43-year-old actress, who has been candidly documenting her cancer journey for months.
The star's husband Goldie Behl told local media that she was "recovering" but would need regular check-ups.
Some cancer patients have said the star's openness has been "encouraging".
Renuka Prasad, a breast cancer survivor who works at the Indian Cancer Society, told the BBC that seeing celebrities open up about "taboo topics" like cancer is a "welcome change".
"Many patients don't always get to hear stories about the individuals behind the disease, so when they see people like Sonali Bendre celebrating life, it's very encouraging and motivating," she said. "It shows them that cancer doesn't have to be a death warrant - there is life after it and it can often be good."
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