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From Ileana D’Cruz to Deepika Padukone, actors who opened up about mental health illness

Talking about mental health has traditionally been taboo in Indian society, but now celebrities are breaking the silence to encourage others to talk openly.

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We live in a country where depression is still seen as a fancy name for feeling blue. Being successful, having a fortunate family and luxurious life does not mean you can’t suffer from mental health illness. Bollywood celebrities would only speak about their popularity and celebrity status in front of the cameras until recently. Talking about mental health has traditionally been taboo in Indian society, but now celebrities are breaking the silence to encourage others to talk openly.

Recently, Ileana D’Cruz opened up about her mental health. The Mubarakan actor revealed that there was a time when she had developed suicidal thoughts. Last year, the Rustom actor stated that she had been subjected to body shaming since she was 12 years old. She called it an ingrained scar. She said people used to comment about her body which made her believe in them for a long time. In 2017, she uploaded a video on Instagram where she accepted battling depression and Body Dysmorphic Disorder.

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Apart from Ileana D’Cruz, there are other Bollywood celebrities who have suffered from mental health illness.

  1. Deepika Padukone

Deepika came out in the open and spoke about her mental health. She gave a detailing of how she had suffered from severe depression as a result of her failed relationship, and how the condition had taken its toll on her. Deepika was at the pinnacle of her career and fully aware that this may have a negative impact on her career, but she didn’t bat an eye and instead offered advice to people suffering from similar diseases.

  1. Amitabh Bachchan

Amitabh Bachchan, the megastar of Bollywood, has also struggled with depression. In 1996, the actor founded ABCL, a production firm. Amitabh got bankrupt and went through a severe depression as a result of his films’ failures one after the other. However, the megastar became hot of himself and resurrected his acting career, eventually becoming who he is now.

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  1. Shaheen Bhatt

Shaheen Bhatt, sister of Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt, shocked even her own family when she posted a heartfelt Instagram post about depression. She went on to describe how she had struggled with depression since she was 13 years old. She wrote that one minute everything’s fine and the next it’s like someone turned the light off inside my head. I go quiet and it’s difficult to get out of bed. Like it always does the world around me loses focus and I struggle to make sense of it. Sometimes these bouts last an hour – sometimes they last days, she added.

  1. Honey Singh

Bipolar disorder affected the rapper, who is known for his nasty lyrics and controversies. In interviews, he has been open about his troubles, stating that stardom and mental issues drove him to become an alcoholic in the early 2000s. He said that it was a dark period, and I don’t believe it’s worth hiding. That is my message to all of my brothers and sisters out there: don’t keep this a secret. People used to wonder where I had been for a few years. And I felt it was vital to update my fans on my health – I was sick, but now I’m fine, he added.

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Shaitaan OTT release: Ajay Devgn, R Madhavan starrer to premiere on Netflix tomorrow

The film was released in the theatres on March 8, 2024.

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Shaitaan, which starred Ajay Devgn and R Madhavan, was released on March 8 of this year. In the psychological thriller film, which made roars on the box office, also features Jyothika and Janki Bodiwala in key roles. Now, almost two months after opening to tremendous reviews at theaters, the movie is now scheduled to debut on OTT.

The makers of the film has finally announced the official digital release date after creating a buzz on the internet.

The OTT giant, Netflix took to it’s officxial social media handle today to announce the realse date of Shaitaan. The film’s poster, which starred the lead trio of Ajay Devgn, R Madhavan, and Jyothika, used to make the official announcement. The description for the photo said, in the post was, Ghar ke darwaze band rakhna, kahi Shaitaan na aa jaye, (close your doors, devil mighth enter) and it was followed by the fire and quiet emojis.

The announcement went on to state that Shaitaan starts streaming midnight, on Netflix! To the pleasure of the crowd, the movie will now be accessible for viewing at one’s convenience starting at midnight on May 4 in case you were unable to see it in theatres, it added.

As soon as the poster was released, the joy of the fans was evident as they took to the comments section and expressed their feelings. A user said he is eagerly waiting for it. Finally, another fan shared. Kal raat 12 baje se search kar raha hu, said a third user. Shaitaan is the best movie of 2024 currently, said a fourth user.

The movie is the official remake of  was Vash, a Gujarati film. Vikas Bahl oversaw the artistic direction of the supernatural thriller Shaitaan. The film is directed and written by Krishnadev Yagnik. With support from Jio Studios, Devgn Films, and Panorama Studios, Ajay Devgn, Jyoti Deshpande, Kumar Mangat Pathak, and Abhishek Pathak produced the film.

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Anushka Sharma enjoys birthday dinner with Virat Kohli, RCB team in Bengaluru

The photo marks the first appearance of Anushka Sharma after she welcomed her son Akaay

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Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma went out to celebrate her birthday  with her husband Virat Kohli and his Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) team. The actor was spotted for the first time since she and Virat Kohli welcomed their son, Akaay.

The Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi actor celebrated her 36th birthday on Wednesday, May 1. The cricketers revealed that Anushka threw a private party in Bengaluru on her birthday.

RCB captain Faf du Plessis posted pictures from Anushka Sharma’s birthday dinner, in which Glenn Maxwell, his wife Vini and his other teammates were also spotted strike a pose for camera.

Virat Kohli also posted a photo of a menu on his Instagram stories, with Anushka’s name written on the cover, saying, celebrating Anushka. In tha caption he also thanked the chef Manu Chandra, for an incredible dining experience that night. Hands down one of the best food experiences of our lives, Virat wrote.

Meanwhile, in the pictures that Faf du Plessis shared, showed the couple dining at Bengaluru’s fancy Lupa restaurant. Anushka also striked a pose with chef Manu Chandra.

Chef Manu Chandra also shared a picture with Virushka and their friends. The group was spotted posing for the camera with smiles on their faces. Anushka was dressed in a purple shirt and denim, while Virat chose a black shirt and pants for the occasion.

Meanwhile, Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli, who met during the shoot of a shampoo ad commercial, tied the knot in 2017 in Italy, after dating several years. The couple was blessed with their first child, Vamika Kohli, in 2021 and they welcomed their second child, Akaay Kohli, this year in February.

Anushka Sharma, who was last seen in Zero alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif, will make her comeback after 4 years with Chakda Xpress. The film is a biopic based on the life of Jhulan Goswami.

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Panchayat Season 3 to premiere on Amazon Prime video on May 28, 2024

The web series has been directed by Deepak Kumar Mishra and the script has been written by Chandan Kumar. The storyline of Panchayat 3 revolves around the challenges and conflicts faced by collector Abhishek Kumar, Pradhanji, Prahlad Pandey, Vinod, Bhushan and other characters in Phulera village.

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Amazon Prime Video on Thursday announced that the 3rd season of Panchayat which will start streaming from May 28 onwards. Amazon Prime Video took to its Instagram handle and wrote you moved the laukis, we announced the rewards.

Manish Menghani, director of content licensing at Prime Video India said Panchayat has been widely appreciated by the audiences due to its simple storytelling that is rooted in the slow-paced village life and for its satirical treatment of daily issues faced by villagers of Phulera.

Menghani further added due to its engaging and thought-provoking storyline, rustic backdrop, incredible direction and enthralling performances, Panchayat has become a part of pop culture with its characters and storyline it has captured the audience’s imagination and has become truly iconic.

The Viral Fever (TVF) President Vijay Koshi recalled that during the first season of Panchayat they had first premiered Panchayat on Prime Video back in 2020 and it has been truly an incredible journey with audiences from not only India but viewers from around the globe are sending their love and appreciation for this rural life-based comedy drama. The web series has managed to captivate the hearts of audiences with its authenticity and simplicity

Earlier Amazon Prime Video shared stills from the Panchayat 3 sets and the first picture showed Jitendra Kumar on a bicycle, the other photographs featured Ashok Pathak, Durgesh Kumar and Faisal Malik as Vinod, Bhushan and Prahlad, respectively.

The web series has been directed by Deepak Kumar Mishra and the script has been written by Chandan Kumar. The storyline of Panchayat 3 revolves around the challenges and conflicts faced by collector Abhishek Kumar, Pradhanji, Prahlad Pandey, Vinod, Bhushan and other characters in Phulera village. Panchayat 3 features Jitendra Kumar , Raghubir Yadav, Neena Gupta, Saanvika, Faisal Malik, Durgesh Kumar, Ashok Pathak and Chandan Roy in important roles.

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