Jayati Bhatia recalls Dipika Kakar’s ‘vulnerable’ phase: ‘Her first marriage was breaking up’

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4 min readMumbaiApr 27, 2026 02:26 PM IST

Actress Dipika Kakar, known for her role in Sasural Simar Ka, has ventured into content creation for a few years now. Since last year, the actress has been battling liver cancer and is also undergoing treatment for the same. Her husband, Shoaib Ibrahim, has been standing by her during these tough times. Recently, in an interview with Bollywood Bubble, Dipika and Shoaib’s co-star Jayati Bhatia spoke about the time their love blossomed on the sets. She recalled how Shoaib and Dipika were very vulnerable and what led to the end of Dipika’s first marriage.

Jayati Bhatia on Dipika Kakar and Shoaib Ibrahim

Talking about her bond with Dipika Kakar during Sasural Simar Ka, Jayati Bhatia said, “Dipika is a very strong girl, but sometimes we don’t realize strong people need help too. By calling people strong, we sometimes close the door for those people to come and ask for help. I was very fond of her always, and I still call her Simar. Both of them (Shoaib and Dipika) were very vulnerable at that time. I have seen that phase when Dipika’s first marriage was breaking, and she was growing close to Shoaib. I have seen that, and I feel proud of them. It is so nice to see them grow together, and their bond is so solid. I never expected this. The way Dipika handled his family and the way they care for her makes me feel proud.”

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Talking about Dipika’s recent health condition, Jayati added, “When I learned about her condition, I spoke to her continuously. Even when she got pregnant… we had done Sasural Simar Ka 2 before that. It was the second wave of COVID-19, and we were shooting in Agra. So we were living in a hotel where we bonded more strongly. By then, Dipika had done Bigg Boss and also another show; this was a different Dipika, and I loved her from before. She was more open. The girl who was told that she didn’t speak much on set was told she was very talkative on the set of season 2.”

“Even when I launched my YouTube channel recently, I called Shoaib and Dipika for guidance and invited them to my launch. This was the first gathering Dipika attended during her health phase; she just came there for me. Even though we don’t meet often, we talk to each other every week,” Jayati Bhatia added.

Dipika Kakar’s health update

In May 2025, Dipika Kakar was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor in her liver. She had been operated on for the same; however, in March this year, Dipika had to undergo surgery for another cyst that had reoccurred. In their latest vlog, Shoaib and Dipika shared that two new cysts were spotted in that area, and at the moment, they are too small to be treated. However, Dipika has been bringing some lifestyle changes and also undergoing immunotherapy for her cancer treatment. She has been away from the small screen after her last stint on Celebrity MasterChef last year.

Medical Disclaimer: This content provides information regarding liver cancer and medical treatments for educational purposes. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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