Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt recently commended Deepika Padukone for her openness about mental health issues. In a similar vein, he disclosed his personal struggle with Axial spondyloarthritis and underscored the significance of speaking up about such challenges to shatter the stigma.
During a private conversation with TopMob, movie director Vikram Bhatt shared thoughts on the evolving conversation surrounding mental health. He reminisced that in previous times, openly addressing mental health challenges was nearly considered inappropriate. In his words, “It wasn’t acceptable to discuss mental health issues.
He acknowledged Deepika Padukone’s courage for speaking up, saying, ‘One of the first individuals to publicly discuss this issue was Deepika Padukone. Samantha Prabhu has myositis, a condition similar to mine. She bravely shared about it and didn’t…’.
Watch the full interview below:
Vikramt underscored the significance of candid discussions, remarking, “It’s crucial for individuals to share their mental health diagnoses, as this provides immense strength to those struggling and encourages them to speak up about their own issues. When prominent figures like Deepika Padukone, Samantha, and others openly discuss it, they inspire others to do the same, which could significantly reduce teenage suicides and anxiety among today’s youth. The most prevalent ailment in our young generation is anxiety.
The director additionally noted that unfavorable comparisons and online criticisms on social media tend to escalate feelings of anxiety. He ended by saying, “Given that I can live a normal life amidst this, create movies, enjoy myself, then isn’t it possible for everyone else?
Vikram Bhatt disclosed that he’s been battling Axial Spondyloarthritis, a health issue where immune system malfunctions cause spine bones to merge, resulting in intense discomfort.
He candidly discussed his years-long battle with depression, acknowledging that it had once caused doubts in his marriage with Shweta. At first, he wondered if she could possibly want to be with a person dealing with depression, but she firmly conveyed that the choice was not for him to decide.
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2025-03-19 10:08