As we all know Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone had gone through severe depression post her break up with former boyfriend, Ranbir Kapoor. However, the actress dealt with her depression like a boss and now runs her own foundation called, ‘Live Love Laugh Foundation.’ At an early stage of her career, she started her own foundation to spread awareness about the people who are facing depression/mental illness.(Also Read: PM Modi, Anushka, Comedian Biswa Kalyan, Sapan Verma and Danish Sait Urge Us To Talk About Depression After Arjun Bhardwaj’s Suicide)
Recently, on World Health Day last week, Deepika joined hands with the Karnataka government to spread the message. In her speech on the topic, Let’s talk depression, Deepika Padukone urged everyone to extend an help of love to the people who are facing depression and that one should not be shamed of suffering from the mental illness.
Watch: Deepika Padukone Break Down In Tears While Talking About Depression!
Talking about this, Deepika Padukone said in a statement: “Depression can strike anyone regardless of their age, background or economic status. Unfortunately, those who suffer from depression and other mental health issues face prejudice and discrimination.”
“I have also suffered depression. We need to ask people around us. We need to keep our conversations alive. Let us make people suffering from depression comfortable, loved. Let us stand with them. Let us not shame anyone,” she added.
On the work front, Deepika Padukone geared up for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmavati that also stats Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor.
