Deepika Padukone Reveals Mother Ujjala Padukone Made Her Aware About Depression, Encouraged Therapy

Deepika Padukone revealed it was her mother who first noticed the change in her behaviour. Read here for more.

Deepika Padukone Reveals Mother Ujjala Padukone Made Her Aware About Depression, Encouraged Therapy

It’s very important to have your loved ones when you are fighting mental health and depression. Gehraiyaan actress Deepika Padukone has always been vocal about her struggles with mental. She is also doing her bit to spread awareness about this much-needed health problem. During a recent interview, Deepika Padukone opened up about her mother Ujjala Padukone’s role in making her realise that she was going through something which was not usual. She spoke at length about the phase. Read here for more.

Deepika Padukone Recounts Mother Ujjala Padukone’s Support

Deepika Padukone recently became a mom to a baby girl. She is in a better space now. However, she has had a share of struggles with mental health which Deepika Padukone spoke about later in her career. During a discussion on the episode of Pariskha Pe Charcha, the actress spoke about how her mother Ujjala Padukone helped and supported her during her mental health struggles. Deepika Padukone said that it was Ujjala Padukone who noticed that there was something in her behaviour and the cry. Deepika also added that because of her mother, she realised that the phase was not just a random one because of work or personal life stress.

The actress also gave her mother credit for making her accept that she was going through something and needed professional help.

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Deepika Padukone has always urged her fans and followers to speak up about their mental health and struggles.

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The actor is currently on a break from work. She was last seen in Singham Again which also featured Ajay Devgn, Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor and Tiger Shroff.

First Published: February 12, 2025 5:23 PM

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