Abhidnya Bhave, Tejashri Pradhan: Actors Who Have Openly Talked About Battling Depression

Depression and mental health awareness are two topics doing the rounds on social media, after the suicide of Bollywood star Sushant Singh Rajput, that has jolted the nation. The actor passed away at his Bandra residence and the cause of death is said to be depression. Everyone can be seen reaching out to their loved ones and uploading social media posts on the importance of talking about mental health. In the past, many actors have openly spoken about their battle with depression. Deepika Padukone is one of the biggest advocates of mental health in the industry today. In the Marathi industry too, stars such as Abhidnya Bhave and Tejashri Pradhan have battled depression and have opened up about it.

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On the show Kanala Khada, Tejashri,  who is currently seen as Shubhra in Agga Bai Sasubai,  talked about the dark phase in her career and personal life. After her divorce with Shashank Ketkar, the actress found it difficult to face the camera. She had also locked herself away at her residence for a long time. Slowly with the help of her family and friends, the actress walked overcame her depression.

Abhidnya, popularly known as Myra of Tula Pahate Re has also talked about depression. Last year in December, the actress accepted in an Instagram post about having battled the mental illness. She also said that the hype of social media does not count until one is strong for themselves. She also added that it is okay to be depressed and to seek help. Society calls such people ‘mad’ and it is okay to be ‘mad’.

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Mental stability!!! Yes I know you don't take it seriously, until you hear something that's alarming…Talk about it fr a few days!!! And then forget it!! Why don't we take it seriously?? Because society has told us do not show your weakness to the world, it shows people how weak you are!! But no one told us it's ohk to be weak at times… It's OK to consult a psychiatrist if you feeling low, mentally unstable … You are not" MAD". I too had been through a phase like that … I too was " MAD" as the society would say!! But if you are waiting for somebody to say that its OK to be unstable, low, down over things that the world feels are small, but are big enof to mentally shake you up !! Hear me out….. ITS OHK TO BE UNSTABLE, LOW, DEPRESSED… ITS OHK TO TAKE HELP, TALK ABOUT YOUR INSECURITIES!! Life is beyond " what people think" or "what is perfect for people I'll show them that!!" As I said EMBRACE YOUR IMPERFECTION!! That's what makes you different!! People used to make fun, will make fun, make your weakness your strength!!! #loveurselffirst

A post shared by Abhidnya bhave (@abhidnya.u.b) on Dec 29, 2019 at 9:40am PST

Suyash Tilak has also battled depression and spoken about his difficult time. He said that people who are depressed need relatives or friends to pull them out of it. The actor is seen in the show Ek Ghar Mantarlela. Suyash had in detail discussed how he overcame depression and found the key to happiness.

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Starting today, I need to let go of what’s gone, appreciate what still remains and look forward to what’s coming next. 📸: @mayurikatha

A post shared by Suyash Tilak (@suyashtlk) on May 15, 2020 at 8:44pm PDT

Rasika Sunil was famous for her portrayal of Shanaya in Mazhya Navryachi Bayko, before she was replaced by Isha Keskar. Rasika has also talked about mental health on various occasions and said that she too went through a rough patch. The actress dropped out of the show and went abroad for further studies. Many other actresses including Bhagyashree Limaye, Shruti Surve have talked about how they came out of this dark and unstable phase.

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I was roaming in the darkness for quite a while now. I was determined, at the start, to find the answers to my uncalled feelings, but now, I was one with the dark. I could run in any direction without the fear of falling. The anticipation of a scream or any smell had gone away. I was whole with myself, so complete, that anyone’s presence would not affect me, the way it would have. It was strange that there was never an answer to my, being hurt, my confusion, my pain, my anxiety, me feeling unsafe. That’s when it occurred to me, feeling whatever I felt, negative or positive, is something that keeps me alive. Not every feeling has a source or an answer. We just need to acknowledge, accept, exist. Nothing is permanent, the feeling does go away. Everything does not have to make sense. For sometimes, when you stop looking for something, you may find something greater within you and emerge stronger.. . . Please do take care of your mental well being, we all are in the same storm. You are not alone. #quarantine #chaos #journey Clicked by @sarrikaaaaaa

A post shared by Rasika Sunil (@rasika123s) on Jun 12, 2020 at 2:12am PDT

We are proud of these actors for staying strong and having the courage to discuss their battles and spread awareness. They are truly our mental health warriors, what say?

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