Throwback: When Deepika Padukone responded to Dwayne Johnson’s revelation on depression | Hindi Movie News – Times of India

Deepika Padukone, a staunch advocate for mental health awareness celebrates her birthday today. In an old post, she had responded to actor Dwayne Johnson’s revelation about his battles with depression. Sharing a news portal’s post quoting Johnson’s statement, she emphasized the significance of mental health with the caption, ‘Mental health matters.’ Deepika tagged her mental health foundation, The Live Love Laugh Foundation, in her Instagram Stories.

Dwayne Johnson disclosed his experience with depression during his college days when a shoulder injury prevented him from playing football. He admitted not understanding mental health at the time and expressed his desire to leave school. Deepika, who has openly shared her own struggle with depression in 2015, has been actively working towards destigmatizing mental illness in India through her foundation.

In the past, Deepika spoke about waking up feeling empty and directionless, seeking help, and the importance of a supportive system. She aims to impact lives by sharing her story and encouraging open conversations about mental health.

Currently, Deepika Padukone is working on the film ‘Fighter,’ alongside Hrithik Roshan, directed by Siddharth Anand, who also directed ‘Pathaan,’ where Deepika starred alongside Shah Rukh Khan and John Abraham.”