I shot most of HNY through my depression phase: Deepika Padukone

New Delhi: Beautiful, successful, famous and rich. Deepika Padukone has it all but still she had a phase where she was depressed and had to rely on counseling and medication.
The actress revealed her journey through depression and anxiety in an interview to Hindustan Times.
Bollywood queen Deepika Padukone was suffering from the mental illness just a year ago. She reveals in the interview how she was suffering during the shoots of Happy New Year, “Every morning, it was a struggle to wake up, and shoot for Happy New Year’s (HNY; 2014) climax.”
Sharing her struggle to fight depression ‘Chennai Express’ actress told the leading daily that her mother realized the problem and got in touch with a psychologist friend. But after meeting the psychologist she was resistant on taking medication.
Deepika also talked about how she took a two month break after Happy New Year, “But before starting my next with Shoojit Sircar, I took a two-month break to recover mentally and physically. I spent time with my family in Bengaluru and was soon better. But, when I returned to Mumbai, I heard about a friend committing suicide due to anxiety and depression. It was a huge blow.”
The Bollywood diva also opened up what caused her to come out and talk about it, “My personal experience as well as my friend’s death urged me to take up this issue, which isn’t usually talked about. There is shame and stigma attached to talking about depression. In fact, one in every four people suffer from anxiety and depression.”
Distinguishing between being sad and depressed Deepika added, “Being sad and being depressed are two different things. Also, people going through depression don’t look so, while someone sad will look sad.”
Talking about how even successful people suffer from depression and anxiety the gorgeous actress shared her experience, “The most common reaction is, ‘How can you be depressed? You have everything going for you. You are the supposed number one heroine and have a plush home, car, movies… What else do you want?’ It’s not about what you have or don’t have. People talk about physical fitness, but mental health is equally important. I see people suffering, and their families feel a sense of shame about it, which doesn’t help. One needs support and understanding.
Deepika also revealed her plan on how she is working with her team to create awareness about this mental disorder.
Announcing her current mental state, Deepika says that she is much better now.
We salute Deepika for being so strong and wish her good luck in her future endeavors.

 

Shraddha Kapoor misses her car in Las Vegas 

Shraddha Kapoor was in Las Vegas lately for a shooting schedule of her forthcoming movie 'ABCD 2'.
However, the actress missed her own car while she was there at present.

Meanwhile, the car was very much special for her as it was the first brand new car that she bought by means of her own hard-earned money. The actress has purchased the car after having a lot of brainstorming and also as per the choice of her parents.
Shraddha was travelling in this beautiful city and somehow wished to be on the driving seat, however, she just could not. Well, that is when the actress missed her car, for the reason that she would be the most comfortable while driving her own vehicle.
Meanwhile, Shraddha Kapoor just came back from Las Vegas, and will now kick start her next schedule of the same film in Mumbai. The actress will be showcasing her implausible dancing skills with co-actor Varun Dhawan in Remo D'Souza's directorial film 'ABCD 2'.

Ayushman Khurana speaks on his upcoming film 'Hawaizaada'

Bollywood Actor Ayushman Khurana who is all set to hit the silver screen with his upcoming flick 'Hawaizaada' says it's an inspirational film.Directed by Vibhu Puri the film is based on the life of scientist Shivkar Bapuji Talpade who is said to have invented a flying machine during the end of 19th century. The film is scheduled for release on January 26. 

Kiran Bedi joining BJP "gross political opportunism", says Congress

 Congress leader Ajay Maken, who will lead the party's campaign for Delhi Assembly polls, today termed as "gross political opportunism" the decision of Kiran Bedi to join the BJP.  She and Arvind Kejriwal "used" Anna Hazare for political gains and "backstabbed" him, he added.

He said Bedi had described India Against Corruption movement, which was led by Hazare and seen enthusiastic people's participation, "neither anti-Congress, nor pro-BJP" but she "betrayed" the trust of the people associated with it.

"Bedi, who had on record criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and claimed the IAC movement to be neither anti-Congress, nor pro-BJP, today betrayed the trust of the people associated with the IAC campaign," he said in a statement.