Mumbai Mumbai. Actress and activist Somi Ali recently opened up about the challenges Deepika Padukone faced while battling depression. Ali spoke about the criticism and ridicule Deepika Padukone faced when she bravely spoke about her mental health struggle. Sharing her thoughts on celebrities opening up about undergoing therapy, she mentioned the time when Deepika confessed about her battle with depression.
Somi said, “I have been advocating for years that every person on stage should talk openly about mental health. When Deepika Padukone spoke about her struggles on a public platform, it was an important moment – Not only for the industry but for the whole world. However, as I had anticipated, some people made fun of her, termed her a publicity seeker and did not take her seriously. sharing from She was always depressed and had suicidal thoughts, and yet, instead of sympathy, I can't say I was surprised. When I tell the truth, I get the same reaction.”
He said, “Regardless of the backlash, Deepika should be respected. She should be put on a pedestal, given awards and given the utmost respect – not just for speaking out but for laying the foundation for mental health. I bow my head in respect, especially because my own mother suffered from mental health problems all her life and was physically punished for it by her own family and husband. I thank Deepika for taking a stand. hoon – a stand that no actor of his generation Had someone done this years ago, perhaps Parveen Bobby would still be alive and taking her medicine for paranoid schizophrenia.” Somi also talked about Aamir Khan taking joint therapy sessions with her daughter Ira Khan. Somy Ali said, “This is progress at its best. That's why I've always considered Aamir Khan to be one of the most intellectually gifted celebrities in the industry, along with Shah Rukh Khan and a few others.” He further added, “Personally, as someone who has studied psychology, has a master's degree in the subject, and has worked in a mental health clinic, I believe that every person should be You should have a therapy session at least once a week — whether it's alone, with your kids, or with the whole family.”
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