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World Mental Health Day: 6 Bollywood Stars Who Fought Depression Despite Fame
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News18•10-10-2026, 12:48
World Mental Health Day: 6 Bollywood Stars Who Fought Depression Despite Fame
- •World Mental Health Day is observed annually on October 10th to raise awareness and dispel misconceptions about mental illnesses.
- •Shah Rukh Khan faced depression following the early loss of his parents and coped by keeping himself extremely busy with work.
- •Anushka Sharma has spoken openly about anxiety, emphasizing that mental health is as crucial as physical health.
- •Deepika Padukone revealed battling clinical depression and inner emptiness despite career success, inspiring mental health awareness.
- •Varun Dhawan experienced mental stress and sadness during the filming of Badlapur and consulted a doctor.
- •Tanushree Dutta and Ileana D'Cruz also shared their courageous battles with chronic fatigue syndrome, body dysmorphia, and depression.
Key Questions Answered
World Mental Health Day is observed annually on October 10th to raise awareness about mental health and dispel misconceptions regarding mental illnesses.
Deepika Padukone revealed that despite achieving career success, she experienced inner emptiness, anxiety, and hopelessness, describing it as the most difficult phase of her life.
Shah Rukh Khan faced deep sadness and emotional trauma after losing his parents at a young age, and he coped by keeping himself intensely busy with work to avoid emotional breakdowns.
