TV celebs who have suffered from depression

In the recent episode of Bigg Boss 13 contestant Arti Singh revealed that she was suffering from depression. She tells Koena Mitra and Dalljeit Kaur how she dealt with it. Arti narrates the incident and tells them that despite doing several TV shows she did not earn fame in the Hindi television industry. She says that she was appreciated for her role in Waaris and called the best actors in the industry. But after the show, she did not get work for 2 years. Arti shared how her brother Krushna Abhishek stood by her during that time. She further added that she got a good marriage proposal and even liked the groom but then his (groom's) family did not reciprocate after learning about Arti's depression. The actress said that after several years she thought that her mother who was suffering from cancer while she had conceived Arti and doctors had told her to terminate the pregnancy but she decided to give birth. Arti tells the contestants that she then decided to not give up and tried her best to come out of the depression.

Karan Jotwani aka Saahil from Aap Ke Aajane recently opened about battling depression. In an interview to BT, the actor shared, "From October to December 2018, I went through severe depression. It happened because I was so immersed in my role that I could not switch off. During that time, the show’s track introduced a new character, who marries the woman I love. So, I had to portray intense emotions and just glycerine does not work. An artiste needs to feel those emotions to enact them well on screen. When I would return home after shooting from morning till night, I would not be able to sleep. People suggested meditation, but that requires focus and if you haven’t slept for days, how will your mind focus? I did not sleep for weeks! That’s when I realised that I had to seek medical help. The doctor prescribed medication and slowly, as the track became a little less emotional, I started feeling better. I am grateful that the makers and the channel gave me enough time to recuperate and bounce back."

Abhinav Kapoor, who is currently seen on the show 'Internet Wala Love', told BT in an interview that he suffered from depression for two years, which forced him to take a break from work. He shared, "Those two years were the most difficult phase of my life. I became complacent, I stopped going out and meeting people, I even stopped thinking about work. I isolated myself from everything and everybody. There was no financial stability and my parents were disturbed because of me. It took me a while to get out of it. Finally, when I realised that I was losing out on time, I invested time in myself. I started grooming myself and spending time in the gym. I transformed my body in a healthy manner. When I returned to acting, I became more experimental. I did theatre and also started reading more. Today, I am not only happy because I am doing the work I want to, but also because I am happy within. One thing that I have learnt is, we must always be positive, no matter what life throws at us. The way we look at a situation can solve a lot of our problems." (Photo: Instagram)

Harshita Gaur, whose last show Sadda Haq made her extremely popular, reveals that she suffered depression after it wrapped up. She says, “I refused to get out of my house for days and also stopped meeting people. I did not share my issues with anyone, including my parents, because I had to first admit to myself that I was going through such a bad phase. I also stopped responding to calls and text messages. Nobody could help me till I realised that I had to accept the reality — that my career in showbiz was not going forward. Then, I consulted a therapist and stress management consultant. I do not mind admitting that I was overconfident post 'Sadda Haq', which was probably why I was in such a state. After meeting the therapist, I overcame my fears. I also realised how it is important to live in the present. Today, I live each day like it’s my last. I can say that I am the best version of myself.”

After almost a year of struggling with depression, Harshita says that she is in a better space now. “I am happy and relaxed in my space now. I meditate for 30 minutes every morning and before sleeping at night, which helps me remain calm and composed. It also gives me the strength to think positively. I have been out of work for one-and-a-half years, but I feel inspired and motivated now,” she shares. (By: Tanvi Trivedi)

Vikas Sethi, who has been part of TV shows like Kahinn Toh Hoga and Kasautii Zindagii Kay, disappeared into oblivion. The actor recently opened up about battling depression in an interview with Bombay Times. Vikas admitted that the lull in his career was frustrating. He shared, “It was a tough and frustrating phase. It wasn’t just about being out of work, but I was also facing difficulties on the personal front. I was suffering monetarily and was clinically depressed. I also realised that there are no permanent friends in this industry, more so when you hit a rough patch. Friends who would stand outside my home, requesting me to party with them, distanced themselves when I wasn’t doing anything. However, I am fortunate to have a supportive family, especially my wife Jhanvi and brother Vishal, who helped me sail through. Vishal was by my side while I was fighting to come back and my wife is my driving force at the moment.” (Photo: Instagram).

Actress Chitrashi Rawat, who played the role of a cop on TV show FIR, says there was a time when she went through depression as she wasn't getting good work. She opened up about her struggles while shooting for the game show "Sabse Smart Kaun?", hosted by Ravi Dubey, read a statement. "I am very choosy about my work. There was a point in my life when I was going through depression because I wasn't getting good work. I used to sit for hours in my balcony and just stare at a shop," Chitrashi said. "There were so many times that I wanted to just go down and start smoking. There was no one to stop me. But my will power was so strong that I fought back." photo- Instagram.

Actress Chahatt Khanna is currently living the happiest phase of her life. The actress is busy managing her two little girls Zohra and Amaira. Chahatt, after focusing completely on her toddlers, now seem to have decided to look after her fitness as well. The actress has hit the gym post 6 months of her second delivery and has vowed to stay fit. She shared a picture of herself, straight from her training session and captioned it as, "After all the body ache, weakness, weak bones, unable to sit, walk or stand, I finally got myself to gym after 6 months of postpartum, it's so difficult how ur body changes after childbirth and especially in less gap, it's diff to come out of physical mental n emotional loop, but a small hope of life can help u when everything seems dull, postpartum depression isn't easy,but nothing comes easy in life,stay fit,stay calm n try to smile a lot happiness if eventually follow :) to all the moms, u are the creators be one ! Get back to life." Chahatt was liked for the role that she had played in the hit show Bade Acche Lagte Hain. She had essayed the role of lead actress Sakshi Tanwar's sister. The actress is married to businessman Farhan.

Sonal Vengurlekar, who plays the lead in Saam Daam Dand Bhed, was dating her Shastri Sisters co-actor Sumit Bhardwaj for a long time. However, when their relationship ended a few months ago, Sonal had to battle depression and nurse her broken heart. Talking about the difficult phase, Sonal had told BT a few days ago, "I slipped into depression post break-up and was more heartbroken to learn that he moved on quickly and started dating someone else. So, it was like the world had ended for me. I stopped mingling with my friends and even family." (Photo: Instagram)

Ye Meri Life Hai actress Shama Sikander suffered from bipolar disorder and went on a forced break for two long years. Back then, she had even attempted suicide. It was Shama's boyfriend Alexx O' Neil who had pointed the problem to Shama first. It was medication and meditation that helped the actress sail through the difficult phase successfully. (Photo: Instagram)

Even though Deepika Singh, who rose to fame after playing the role of Sandhya Rathi in the show Diya Aur Baati Hum, is enjoying maternal bliss, the actress revealed in her Instagram post two months ago that she suffered from post-partum depression Following the birth of her child, Deepika went through a period of low energy level and self esteem, and sore back as she struggled to take care of herself and the baby. It is her fitness routine which helped her cope with the problem and the actress, it seems, is in a happier space now. (Photo: Instagram)

Dalljiet kaur faced a difficult time when she was married to actor Shaleen Bhanot. The actress accused her husband for attempting to strangle her and harassing her for dowry. After the bitter divorce battle and the depression she fell into, Dalljiet pulled herself through the phase with a fitness routine and by undergoing a drastic transformation in terms of her looks. (Photo: Instagram)

Actress Divyajyotee Sharma battled with depression for five years. It was her divorce that made her come to Mumbai and test her luck. In an interview to IANS, she had said, "I couldn't gather courage to move forward after my divorce. Despite my brave attempt to move to a strange city, I was in depression for five long years." It was her persistent efforts to get work that made her survive in the Mumbai. (Photo: Instagram)

In a post on Instagram, Rubina, who has a daily soap to shoot, shared that she too goes through phases of stress and anxiety that leave her depressed and drained. However, Rubina's answer to it is yoga and meditation. Considering she is a fitness enthusiast, this is something she recommended even to her followers in an elaborate Instagram post. (Photo: Instagram)