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Mrs Lalita Devi & Family,

- The Changing Face of Indian Culture

Lalita Devi’s story is one of remarkable strength and foresight. When she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at 52, she faced not only a personal health battle but also an unexpected revelation about her family’s genetic history. The discovery of a BRCA gene mutation explained the root of her illness and opened a new chapter of awareness for the generations that followed.

Art by Lalita Devi’s Daughter Aparna

Her Courageous Journey

Turning discovery into legacy

Lalita Devi underwent a major surgery followed by several cycles of chemotherapy. Despite the physical toll, she never allowed cancer to steal her joy or spirit.

I still remember being invited to one of her daughter’s weddings, where Lalita Devi surprised everyone by dancing gracefully, laughter lighting up her face. At that moment, even in remission, she was a symbol of vitality and hope. While dancing, she playfully nudged her eldest daughter and joked, “It’s your turn next time.”

She was fully aware that her children might carry the same BRCA mutation and that they too would need awareness and scientific guidance.

Rather than fear, she chose empowerment.

She transformed her diagnosis into a gift — knowledge that would help her daughters and son seek early care and live longer, healthier lives.

Her Legacy of Awareness

Lalita Devi’s insight brought a shift in the Narone family. Her diagnosis became a bridge between science and awareness, between pain and prevention. Genetic counseling and early testing became part of her family’s story. Her children now live with vigilance, but without fear. They have embraced a lifestyle that balances health with positivity, ensuring that cancer, if it comes, will be met early and fought effectively.
The wedding itself was a powerful moment of cultural change. In many Indian families, men might hesitate to marry into households with a history of cancer. Yet Lalita Devi’s daughter’s husband made a conscious choice to embrace her family’s journey. Today, this couple  (Anshu & her husband) works together beyond their professional commitments to spread cancer awareness, proving that love and understanding can break old stigmas.

A Spirit That Lives On

Although Lalita Devi is no longer with us, her presence continues to guide her family and all who knew her. Her laughter echoes in memories, her courage shines through her children, and her wisdom keeps inspiring us to believe that knowledge and hope together can alter the future of disease.

Her Daughter Wrote About Her

कैसे लिखूं कविता तुमपर,
मेरी वो हैसियत, काबिलियत नहीं है।
आसमान को ज़मी पर उतारूं,
वो हुनर आज भी नहीं है।
तू अरमान थी, वरदान थी, दिलोजान थी,
हमारी दुनिया, तुझसे ही रौशन, महका जहान थी।
इस बाग की तू बागवान थी।
"मां तू महान थी।"
भगवती स्वरूपा, हमारी भगवान थी।
ये जिस्म, सांसें, संस्कार सब तेरी पहचान है।
तू हिम्मते जहान, शख्सियतें महान थी,
दिलदार और प्यारी, हर दिलों की मुस्कान थी।
मैं क्या लिखूं, आप बहुत महान थी।
दिलों में उम्मीद, हौसलों का तूफ़ान थी।
सुलझी, सरल व्यक्तित्व पर कद में आसमान थी।
हमारी दुनिया और खुशियों का चाँद थी।
"मां तू महान थी।"
सुबह की राम राम और आपके ज़िंदगी की शाम को सलाम है।
जीना इसी का नाम है, जीना इसी का नाम है।
तू अरमान थी, वरदान थी, दिलोजान थी
तू हिम्मते जहान, शख्सियतें महान थी
दिलों में उम्मीद, हौसलों का तूफ़ान थी।
सुलझी, सरल व्यक्तित्व पर कद में आसमान थी।
हमारी दुनिया और खुशियों का चाँद थी।
"मां तू महान थी।
इस बाग की तू बागवान थी।
तू हिम्मते जहान, शख्सियतें महान थी,
दिलों में उम्मीद, हौसलों का तूफ़ान थी।
सुलझी, सरल व्यक्तित्व पर कद में आसमान थी।
हमारी दुनिया और खुशियों का चाँद थी।
"मां तू महान थी।"
_अंजली।

The photographs here capture her joy even during chemotherapy, reminding us that resilience has no condition. For me, she remains a daily inspiration — her smiling face, her unshakable optimism, and her deep belief that science and strength together can overcome fear.

✍🏽 This is my Tribute to her.

I am forever grateful to have witnessed her grace and faith in life. May her journey continue to inspire many to face illness with awareness, courage, and hope.
Regards Dr Manas Chakrabarti