There is one thing about mental health conditions; they do not discriminate. It does not matter how affluent, famous and well-off you are; your social status does not safeguard you from falling prey to the clutches of mind-numbing pain of depression.
We’ve compiled a list of 4 Indian celebrities who not only struggled with depression but also had the guts to reveal their scars, or their most vulnerable moments, to the public.
Varun Dhawan
The slick actor admitted that while portraying a maniac in the film “Badlapur,” he was actually miserable. Nevertheless, the actor captured our hearts when he added that he did not want to use the word “depression” carelessly despite retreating into his shell while the movie was being filmed. His thoughts kept pulling him down a dark path.
Deepika Padukone
This reigning Bollywood diva is a leading advocate for eradicating the stigma associated with depression. In 2015, Padukone received praise for being open with the media about her battle with depression. The actress from Padmaavat was incredibly open about her difficulties and the counseling she received to combat the ‘D’ lettered beast. The Bollywood diva is one of her fraternity’s trailblazers who has used her extremely personal and traumatic battle with depression as an opportunity to eradicate the stigma associated with mental illnesses like sadness and anxiety.
Shah Rukh Khan
Yes, even King Khan of Bollywood had to battle this awful mental illness while already suffering from excruciating pain from his shoulder surgery in 2010. The 53-year-old great was cited as stating, “I had entered a depressive state due to the shoulder injury and the agony, but now I am out of it. I’m feeling joyful and energized.
Anushka Sharma
The stunning actress discussed the need to normalize anxiety and other mental health disorders on Twitter. In depression, you are both the cruel jailer and the suffering prisoner, according to a quote the Zero actress tweeted. She further elaborated on her desire to eradicate every stigma associated with anxiety and sadness.
