BOLLYWOOD FIGHTS WITH DEPRESSION
Depression is becoming a serious problem in the world. People do not feel comfortable talking about it, they like to keep it private as they think that it's not a go-through thing to discuss it publicly. But now the time has changed and people are getting open about it. Some Bollywood stars go through this. Some Bollywood stars shared about it publicly.
Sharukh Khan
He is known as the 'king of Bollywood'. We thought that poverty, loneliness were the only reason for depression, but it's not true. Sharukh Khan is the richest Bollywood actor and also we know he did not have any shortage of anything but then also he shared the story of his depression. In 2010, the actor had a shoulder injury and suffers a lot. It has been stated by him that "Due to the shoulder injury, and the suffering I had got into a depression mode, but now I am out of it, I feel happy and boosted with energy.
Deepika Padukone
The 'diva' of the Bollywood industry, herself also fights with depression. Many actresses have to face the heat of depression but the courage of talking about it comfortably in public has been shown by this actress. In 2015, she opens up on her battle with depression. She said she has been taken counselling and boost her up. She did not clear the reason for her depression but it has been assumed that she got into depression after her breakup with Ranbir Kapoor. After the break up she couldn't allow herself to move on so easily.
Karan Johar
The biggest director of Bollywood has also shared his depression journey. He tells that he has been through depression for one and a half years. He also tells everyone about the importance of counselling sessions and therapies. He specifies that these therapies helps a lot to recover fast.
By: Harshita Sethi