Actress Lisa Ray (Takkari Donga fame) is a cancer survivor. Inspite of being Cancer-free by 2010, She continued to be under heavy medication to stay alive.
Due to the steroids she took during this phase, Lisa Ray has put up 40 pounds of weight. Even then, She dared to walk the red carpet of a movie function. Realizing that she will never be able to get her old shape back, Lisa Ray stopped worrying about the way she looks.
In India, People have a misconception about Cancer and there is necessity to create awareness about the disease. Lisa Ray feels she has been trying her best to create awareness by speaking with people.
Renowned filmmaker Deepa Mehta is likely to collaborate with Lisa Ray for her next project.
