Her mother, Jenifer Sitlani, is undergoing treatment for breast cancer. (Photo Credit: Reddit)
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News1821-01-2026, 15:33

Malvika Sitlani Faces Backlash for Mom's Post-Chemo Cooking Photo: 'Cancer Shouldn't Be Content'

  • Beauty content creator Malvika Sitlani received online criticism for sharing a photo of her mother, Jenifer Sitlani, cooking after chemotherapy.
  • The Instagram post, captioned with praise for her mother's strength, showed Jenifer, 58, in the kitchen shortly after treatment.
  • Screenshots circulated on Reddit, with users calling out the post as 'cancer shouldn't be content' and questioning Malvika's actions.
  • Many users expressed concern, stating that patients are typically bedridden and lack energy after chemo, making the photo appear exploitative.
  • Jenifer Sitlani is battling breast cancer for the third time, and Malvika recently raised over Rs 47 lakh for her treatment, citing emotional and financial strain.

Why It Matters: Malvika Sitlani faced severe backlash for a social media post featuring her mother cooking post-chemo, sparking debate on exploiting illness for content.

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