Actors who opened up about mental health

Ileana D`Cruz

Ileana has been vocal about her long-term battles with severe depression, body dysmorphic disorder & anxiety, encouraging others to seek timely therapy.

Alia Bhatt

Alia shared that she was clinically diagnosed with anxiety & ADHD. Her family’s openness inspired her to speak candidly about her own experiences.

Varun Dhawan

Varun Dhawan opened up about experiencing symptoms of anxiety & depression while filming the intense drama Badlapur, later seeking professional help.

Hrithik Roshan

Hrithik discussed suffering from anxiety & depression. He said taking care of the brain is no different than treating any other organ.

Anushka Sharma

Anushka publicly discussed dealing with an anxiety disorder, normalizing the use of medication. She said that mental health is just as vital as physical health.

Deepika Padukone

Deepika revealed her battle with clinical depression in 2014 & went on to establish The Live Love Laugh Foundation to support mental health awareness.

Karan Johar

KJo spoke about his severe bouts of anxiety and depression, emphasizing the positive impact that therapy and counseling had on his recovery.