Angeline Malik walks the ramp with bald head, speaks out on cancer battle

Renowned actress Angeline Malik has broken new ground in Pakistani fashion as the first model to walk the runway with a fully shaved head.

She launched her jewellery collection earlier this month and revealed her cancer diagnosis, sharing that she is undergoing treatment. Sharing pictures of herself without hair on social media, she wrote, "I have been diagnosed with cancer and am undergoing treatment."

Despite her health battle, she recently participated in the Winter Fashion Gala (WFG), where her bold appearance on the catwalk went viral on social media.

Following the event, she spoke to Dawn Icon, expressing her pride in introducing a new trend in Pakistani fashion. "I was the first model in the history of Pakistani fashion to walk the catwalk in a fashion show with a completely bald head," she stated.

Reflecting on her jewellery collection launch, she shared, "I launched my jewellery collection last year and hired several male and female models. At that time, I had the idea that there should be a completely bald woman for my jewellery collection, but none were available."

With a smile, she added, "A year later, I was available for a photo shoot with complete baldness, and my photoshoot was well-received."

Speaking about her cancer diagnosis and chemotherapy, she revealed the fears she faced.

"Everyone had scared me about the negative effects of chemotherapy. Hearing everyone's words, I felt like I was going to hell," she recalled.

She admitted that after being diagnosed, she felt terrified and disheartened by people's reactions but later gathered the courage to fight back.

"I imagined myself as strong and healthy. I shaved my head and did a photoshoot to express solidarity with women suffering from cancer," she said.

Angeline Malik also raised concerns about the lack of facilities for cancer patients in Pakistan. "There are no proper facilities for cancer patients, not even places for them to exercise. There are no guidelines or regulations for their care before and after treatment," she stated.

She emphasised the importance of fitness and nutrition in recovery.

"Exercise and a healthy diet, along with treatment, play an important role in cancer recovery. But in our country, little attention is given to diet and exercise. The way people treat cancer patients is also frightening—it leads many to depression and fear," she added.