Babil Khan recently made headlines after a viral video showed him breaking down emotionally, saying, “Bollywood is so f****d. Bollywood is so, so rude.” His raw vulnerability, tears, and confession about feeling isolated in the industry struck a chord with many. Shortly after the video surfaced, he deactivated his Instagram, only to return later without any direct clarification. But his actions. Reposting stories featuring actors like Siddhant Chaturvedi and Adarsh Gourav, whom he had named earlier, seems to indicate an effort to move past the incident, or at least reclaim control over the narrative.
It’s never easy watching someone you care about break down mentally. Whether it’s a friend, sibling, or colleague, knowing what to say, or do can feel overwhelming. And while you can’t fix their pain, you can support them in meaningful ways.
Here are 5 simple ways you can help a friend who’s going through a mental health crisis, just like how stars like Babil Khan, Deepika Padukone, Anushka Sharma, Hrithik Roshan, and Varun Dhawan have bravely opened up about their battles.
1) Be Present For Your Friend
When someone’s struggling, the last thing they need is advice or critique. They need someone to just listen. Don’t interrupt, don’t try to fix things, just hear them out. Say things like, “I’m here for you” or “You’re not alone.”Sometimes, your quiet presence can be more comforting than a hundred words.
2) Don’t Dismiss Their Pain
Avoid saying things like “You’ll get over it” or “Others have it worse.” What they’re feeling is valid, even if it doesn’t make sense to you. As Deepika Padukone once shared, even with success and fame, she felt a deep emptiness. Mental health issues can affect anyone—regardless of how “good” their life may look on the outside.
3) Support And Encourage Professional Help
If your friend is open to it, suggest they talk to a therapist. Normalise therapy the way Anushka Sharma did, she made it clear that mental illness is as real as physical illness. Say something like, “Talking to a professional helped me/my friend, maybe it could help you too?” Never force it, but plant the seed.
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4) Be Consistent
Sometimes, people pull away when they’re hurting. Don’t take it personally. Instead, keep checking in with small messages: “Thinking of you today,” or “Want to go for a walk?” These tiny actions let them know you care. Hrithik Roshan once said he felt disconnected from everyone, that sense of isolation can be eased by a consistent friend.
5) Help Them
When someone is mentally overwhelmed, everyday tasks feel impossible. Offer to bring them food, help clean their space, or just sit with them. During his Badlapur phase, Varun Dhawan shared how his anxiety began to take over his daily life. Sometimes, handling the small things makes a big difference in recovery.
Supporting someone through mental distress isn’t easy, but it matters. Babil Khan’s video, just like the stories of Deepika, Anushka, Hrithik, and Varun, reminds us that mental health challenges are real and that kindness, patience, and support can truly help someone heal.
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