Mental health has been a regular topic of discussion in public discourse. Today, let’s take a look at Bollywood celebs such as Anushka Sharma, Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, and many others, who were open about their struggles with mental health.
Deepika Padukone
The gorgeous Pathaan star is at the peak in her career. However, there was a time when she battled depression and also spoke about it. By sharing her own story, Deepika unknowingly encouraged many people to speak openly about how they felt.
Anushka Sharma
The Chakda Xpress actress Anushka Sharma also went through a phase in her life where she was dealing with anxiety. Now, the actress always encourages her fans and followers to remove the stigma around mental health and talk about it.
Shah Rukh Khan
Bollywood’s King Khan Shah Rukh Khan battled depression back in 2010 where he got a shoulder surgery. The actor revealed that the severe pain made him go into depression.
Karan Johar
Filmmaker Karan Johar has been very open about mental health. KJo had also been through a tough time where he suffered from anxiety attacks even though he kept himself busy all the time. He spoke about his battle with depression in an interview with NDTV.
Varun Dhawan
While Varun Dhawan’s career-defining film was Badlapur, he claimed that he got into depression and was surrounded by negative thoughts while preparing for the role.
Alia Bhatt
In 2019, the gorgeous Alia Bhatt revealed that she had been facing bouts of anxiety, which come and go. While speaking to Filmfare, the actress said it wasn’t depression, but she just felt really low.