From SRK to Deepika: Bollywood stars who opened up on mental health struggles

Bollywood stars who opened up on mental health struggles

By Entertainment Desk May 5, 2025 

Deepika Padukone

Opened up about her battle with depression and founded The Live Love Laugh Foundation to raise mental health awareness.

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Anushka Sharma

1. Admitted to dealing with anxiety and taking medications to make it better.

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Ileana D’Cruz

Shared her experience with body dysmorphic disorder and depression.

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Shah Rukh Khan

Spoke about going through depression after a shoulder injury and personal stress.

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Varun Dhawan

Revealed he suffered from vestibular hypofunction and resulting anxiety during a film shoot.

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Yo Yo Honey Singh

Took a break from the industry due to bipolar disorder and alcoholism.

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Manisha Koirala

Battled depression alongside her fight with cancer, later emerged as a wellness advocate. 

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Randeep Hooda

Spoke about his isolation and mental fatigue during intense role preparations.

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Sanjay Dutt

Admitted to substance abuse and undergoing psychiatric treatment during early struggles.

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Karan Johar

Confessed to battling anxiety and panic attacks, encouraging open conversations on mental health.

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