MUMBAI: Depression is still considered a taboo in India and anyone who suffers from such a condition become hesitant to talk about it openly. This is not just restricted to commoners, but actresses from the television and Bollywood industry also have undergone through the dark phase of depression in their lives. 

In the battle against depression, there are some actresses who have come forward in the limelight and talked about it openly to create awareness about depression. But not all people respond to mental illness in the same way. 

There are people who have successfully won their battle against depression, while there are unlucky ones who have lost their lives to the mental illness.  

Aalika Shaikh 

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Television actress Aalika Shaikh, who gained popularity after playing the role of Gehna in Mann Ki Aawaz Pratigya a decade ago, is glad to be a part of the second season of the show. But the period in between the two seasons has not been a happy period.

In a recent interview, the actress revealed, “After I did Mann Ki Aawaz Pratigya, I was sure that I would get good roles but that didn't happen. I didn’t get good roles even after working with such a big banner and performing so well. There were issues in my personal life too, so that added to it. I was aware that the entertainment was an unpredictable space, but I couldn’t handle it well. That's when I went through a low and experienced depression. With help from my friends I slowly bounced back. Eventually, my friends helped me get out of the phase and I am fine now,” she shared. 

Rubina Dilaik

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Rubina Diliak rules thousands of hearts after winning Bigg Boss 14, there's is no looking back for the diva now. But once she posted on Instagram that her daily hectic schedule of shooting makes her go through phases of anxiety and depression. It leaves her so emotionally drained out that she feels miserable. With proper meditation and yoga routine, Rubina coped up with depression and emerged victorious. Considering the fact that she is a fitness enthusiast, workout is something she suggests to her fans to keep fit both physically and mentally.

Divyajyotee Sharma

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Divyajyotee Sharma is a well-known actress who was seen in Ekta Kapoor shows like Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. This lady had a tough journey in life and depression made things worse for her. She had always been ambitious and wanted to make big in the acting industry.

 After getting married, family responsibilities did not let her pursue her dreams. However, after her divorce, she gathered courage to try her luck back in the acting industry. A friend then helped her bag role in an Ekta Kapoor show, and that’s how her television journey took off. She established her base in Mumbai and became a household name post the success of her serials. While she was living the life of a housewife, 

Divyajyotee felt cloistered and went through a long period of depression for about 5 years. It was only after she got a break in TV industry that things changed for the better. 

Deepika Singh

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This beautiful actress tasted real stardom by essaying the role of Sandhya from the soap opera “Diya Aur Bati Hum.” This actress was enjoying happy life after her marriage. She faced postpartum depression after giving birth to her child. That was the period of low energy and self-esteem for Deepika Singh, but she did not lose hope and kept trying hard to take care of her and the baby. 

It is her fitness routine and proper mediation that helped her tide away tough times and today Deepika is once again back to her happy self and content with her little family.

Daljeet Kaur

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She may not be a prominent actress on TV, but she made her presence felt through a few television serials. She faced a tough marital life when she was married to actor Shaleen Bhanot. Things went downhill after a bitter divorce battle and Daljeet fell into tremendous depression. She didn’t let things end for her and bounced back with a strict fitness routine, she recovered from that period and underwent a massive change in her looks too.

Anita Hassanandani

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This actress has been in the entertainment industry for over 20 years. Life in showbiz industry was not smooth for her. She had her share of struggles and criticisms and underwent a period of depression. Fortunately, that phase did not last long and she fought back to get rid of it. She emerged victorious and is leading a happily married life. 

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Well, it is rightly said about the entertainment industry  'All that glitters is not Gold'. 

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