Bakhtawar Mazhar earns praise for bravely embracing bald look in Dr Bahu
Key takeaways
- The latest episode of the drama, directed by Mehreen Jabbar, depicted the emotional moment when Phupho – played by Bakhtawar Mazhar – lost her hair due to chemotherapy treatment.
- Known as one of the strongest and most positive characters in the series, Phupho has become a fan favourite for her resilience and courage throughout her health battle.
- Social media quickly filled with emotional reactions from fans who related the storyline to their own personal experiences with cancer.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize After leaving fans swooning over the romance between Shuja Asad and Kubra Khan, Dr Bahu has now struck an emotional chord with viewers in Episode 13, as Saeeda Phupho’s heartbreaking cancer battle and chemotherapy journey left audiences in tears.
The latest episode of the drama, directed by Mehreen Jabbar, depicted the emotional moment when Phupho – played by Bakhtawar Mazhar – lost her hair due to chemotherapy treatment. The scene was praised online for realistically portraying the struggles cancer patients face during treatment.
Known as one of the strongest and most positive characters in the series, Phupho has become a fan favourite for her resilience and courage throughout her health battle. In the recent episode, she bravely confronted her reflection after losing her hair, a moment many viewers described as deeply moving and painfully real.