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Veteran actor Nafisa Ali opened up about continuing her battle with Stage 3 cancer at the trailer launch of Max, Min and Meowzaki. She revealed she almost declined the film due to chemotherapy and low confidence but credited director Padmakumar Narasimhamurthy for encouraging her return. Producer Samiksha Oswal praised her resilience and dedication despite ongoing treatment.

There are stars, and then there are fighters. Nafisa Ali belongs to the latter.

For over four decades, the veteran actor has worn many hats - actor, activist, beauty queen and an inspiration to countless people who have admired her grace both on and off screen. In 2018, Nafisa publicly revealed that she had been diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer, a battle she has faced with remarkable honesty and unwavering courage. Years later, the fight continues. But what refuses to fade is her spirit.

At the trailer launch of Max, Min and Meowzaki, Nafisa didn’t merely promote a film. She reminded everyone in the room that courage often looks ordinary - showing up, even when your body tells you not to. Recalling how she almost walked away from the project, the actress revealed that the emotional and physical toll of cancer treatment had shattered her confidence.

Speaking about why she initially didn’t want to be a part of the film, Nafisa Ali said, “Actually, I told Paddy (Director Padmakumar Narasimhamurthy), I said, I’m in the middle of my cancer and my chemo, and I look bad, and I don’t want to act. And Paddy said, no, no, no. And he gave me the courage of facing the camera again, irrespective of the trauma my body was going through. So I’m grateful for that. I’m still fighting.”