Actor Deepika Padukone has spoken on several occasions about her depression. Recently, in an appearance on Kaun Banega Crorepati 13 , she once again elaborately talked about depression and how she fought it. 

She came along with Farah Khan on the show. In a new promo video, Amitabh Bachchan explained that celebrity guests come on the show to win prize money for a cause, and then he went on to ask Deepika what she was playing for.

Deepika said, “Sir, in 2014, I had depression. I subsequently set up a mental health organization, through which we try to de-stigmatize mental illness and create awareness about mental health.” 

She further added, “I didn't feel like going to work, I didn't feel like meeting anybody. I didn't go out. I didn't feel like doing anything. Many times, and I don't know if I should say this, but I didn't feel like living anymore.”

Farah Khan also said that during this time, Deepika was working on a film with her Happy New Year and that Farah had no idea that Deepika was going through so much. Farah said, “I swear, we didn't even realise 1% what she's going through. For many years, I used to think that she's never been through anything like this.”

Amitabh Bachchan said, “We pray that you never experience anything like this ever again. By sharing your personal story with everyone, you have inspired others who might be going through something like this.”

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