Pankaj Bhadouria has let her followers in on where she stands following her surgery, with an update to the effect that she is in good hands and recovering. A note from her side on social media has put any questions to rest, confirming the operation went as planned and she is now down for some rest. For those who have been with her every step of the way, it is the one they were for.
What the update confirms
You can see the chef in a hospital bed in a photo from her story. The accompanying text, put out by her team, is short and to the point: ‘She’s Out – She’s Safe. Surgery successful. Chef Pankaj Bhadouria is resting and recovering. She loves you all.’ They also put in a line for anyone with kind words to drop them for her to see when she can.
They’ve made it known she will get to the messages once she is up and about. It is a no-nonsense, reassuring way to put minds at ease and show some appreciation for the support coming in.
The road to surgery
This comes on the heels of a video she put out on Friday. In it, she was open about what was to come and gave a nod of thanks to her community. ‘Thank you so much for all the love and support that you have showered on me. Today I am going for surgery and I know I will bounce back. So, once again keep me in your prayers,’ was how she put it.
It was only on May 28th that she came clean with a picture from the hospital. ‘I have been diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Need your prayers and support.’ It was a from-the-shoulder kind of post that set the stage for the straight talk we have seen since.
Why this resonates with fans
You don’t have to be a fan to see the bond she has with people, but it was there before the health scare. She was an English teacher for 16 years before she made a move to be on a cooking show, and that has made her a voice many in the country put their trust in.
From classroom to kitchen
Winning MasterChef put her on the map as one of the top culinary names in India and put her in front of the camera as a host. You have seen her on everything from Chef Pankaj Ka Zayka to Kifayati Kitchen, 3 Course with Pankaj and Rasoi Se – Pankaj Bhadouria Ke Saath. On top of that, she has a solid online following for her recipes and tips.
What happens next for supporters
The bottom line for the time being is that she is fine, she is resting and she is appreciative. Her side of things is that she will be reading what you have to say later on. And then there is her own pre-surgery confidence: ‘I know I will bounce back.’
Here is the run-down of what has been said:
– Team puts in a word: surgery is done and she is mending
– An open invitation for fans to leave a message
– Her take: heading in for the op and will be back in a jiffy
– The diagnosis was made public on the 28th of May
The bigger takeaway
There is a way in which Pankaj has made a hard time of it into something the community can stand behind. With her updates, you get the truth and a bit of solace. All that is left for us is to be patient and let the chef have her rest.
