Top 10 Bollywood Celebrities Who Struggled With Depression

While the brave have the courage to deal, admit and fight with depression and comeback, there are many people who choose to give in to the struggle and end their lives. Depression not only affects someone mentally but also takes a toll on the appearance and behaviour of a person. Without seeking the correct support, depression completely consumes the person’s mind and makes them take the wrong decisions under its influence. B-town looks glamorous from the outside but even these Bollywood stars are normal people like us and at some time of their lives have suffered and dealt with depression. The reasons might be different for different people but the root is one and the same.

1. Manisha Koirala Manisha Koirala, is a Bollywood actress of Nepales >> Read More...

She is a live example of how one can survive even in the worst of situations. When everyone turned their back on her, she didn't lose hope and instead gathered the courage to fight clinical depression.

2. Parveen Babi The actress who changed the face of Bollywood and >> Read More...

One of the most alluring actresses in the industry, Parveen couldn't accept it when her fame seemed to dip and was diagnosed with depression. She even suffered from paranoid schizophrenia. She later went to America to join an ashram but she eventually committed suicide because she was not able to deal with her life.

3. Jiah Khan Jiah Khan was a British-American actress, singer >> Read More...

She was so frustrated and depressed with her failed career and problems in personal life that Jiah decided to end her life. Her story is so much in talks because it brought to light that not having the right environment and support can lead a person to take such drastic decisions.

4. Deepika Padukone Deepika Padukone is an Indian actress and model. S >> Read More...

She was brave enough to talk about how she dealt with depression openly. It was a great initiative taken by Deepika to talk about it and she also made people realize that it's necessary to seek the right kind of help. Deepika has established a centre for mental health for people suffering from depression.

5. Honey Singh Honey Singh was born on 15th March 1983 in Hoshiar >> Read More...

This chirpy singer with his quirky numbers has suffered from bipolar disorder. For over a year, the medicines did not have any effect on him and he felt that he would never come out of depression. The bipolar disorder made him shut himself from the world. Eventually, he did fight his way through and is much better now.

6. Shah Rukh Khan Shah Rukh Khan or also known as SRK is a prominent >> Read More...

Post SRK's shoulder surgery, he was depressed for quite some time but nothing stopped him from getting back on his feet. He admitted that he suffered from depression but now he is much happier.

7. Anushka Sharma Born in an army family to Col. AjayKumar and Ashim >> Read More...

Anushka Sharma went on to talk about depression on social media. She even said that she is on medication and it is a normal problem faced by many and there's nothing to hide about or be shameful about it.

8. Varun Dhawan Varun Dhawan, a new comer entered Bollywood with h >> Read More...

It's not known to many but even Varun Dhawan was dealing with depression while shooting for Badlapur. He even mentioned that although he was not declared depressed clinically, he did seek medical help.

9. Randeep Hooda The strong macho image of Randeep Hooda graces the >> Read More...

Randeep Hooda states that he was depressed while shooting Highway. He used to convince himself that he's not a petty truck driver and there was more to his life than that. He was so involved in the character that it took time for him to come out of that zone.

10. Ileana D'Cruz

In an interview, Ileana revealed about her fight with anxiety, pressure, depression and Body Dysmorphic Disorder. She also said that it's very necessary to have a nice, healthy environment during tough times and besides doctors, friends and family play a major role in helping a person fight depression.