Deepika Padukone Champions Mental Health at 'Pariksha Pe Charcha'

Deepika Padukone discusses her journey from battling depression to promoting mental health in India. Speaking at Prime Minister Modi’s 'Pariksha Pe Charcha', she emphasized the importance of mental health awareness, self-care strategies, and overcoming stress, especially during exams. She shared personal insights and thanked the prime minister for the platform.

Bollywood icon Deepika Padukone opened up about her transformative journey from battling depression to advocating for mental health awareness in India. Sitting with students at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's annual 'Pariksha Pe Charcha', Padukone highlighted the significance of mental health conversations, particularly in the high-stress exam period.

Reflecting on her personal struggle, Padukone recounted the critical moment in 2014 when her mother recognized her distress and sought professional help. The discussion was once taboo, but Padukone's decision to speak candidly about mental illness marked the beginning of a broader movement towards acceptance and awareness in the country.

Offering practical advice, Padukone emphasized the importance of sleep, sunlight, and seeking help when needed. While competition is inevitable, she stressed, focusing on self-improvement can lead to positive outcomes. Padukone expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Modi for the opportunity to encourage students to become 'exam warriors, not worriers.'