Actors who battled mental health issues: Shah Rukh Khan to Deepika Padukone

Reema Chhabda

They may be rich and famous, but that hasn't protected Indian actors from facing mental health issues. Here's a look at some of them who have spoken openly about their battles:

Shah Rukh Khan

SRK is one of the biggest superstars on the planet. He once revealed that he experienced depression after a shoulder injury in 2010. He said that he overcame this low phase with the support of family and friends.

Deepika Padukone

Deepika was diagnosed with clinical depression in 2015. She has spoken several times about her battle and also established the Live Love Laugh Foundation, which focuses on mental health awareness.

Anushka Sharma

Anushka opened up about her anxiety issue in 2015 and revealed that she was seeking professional help for it. Her openness about her mental health journey has encouraged many to speak up and seek help.

Sanjay Dutt

Dutt's life has been tumultuous and we got a glimpse of that in the biopic Sanju. The actor battled addiction and was even jailed. He revealed that he was depressed during the tough times. He also spoke about seeking help for the same.

Karan Johar

KJo has always been open about his mental health. He revealed that he took anti-anxiety medication after experiencing clinical depression. He also detailed it in his autobiography, 'An Unsuitable Boy'.

Amitabh Bachchan

When Big B's venture, ABCL, faced bankruptcy, he suffered from depression. He also had to deal with his films' consecutive box-office failures but eventually bounced back, reviving his acting career.

Varun Dhawan

During the filming of Badlapur, Varun confessed to experiencing depression-like symptoms. Speaking about the same, he said, "I was very sad to a certain degree. I don't want to use the term 'depression' loosely because it's a serious illness." ReplyForward