When Deepika Padukone Said She Would Admit Her Depression 'All Over Again'

Deepika Padukone will be completing two decades in the film industry in 2026. The actress also turns 40 on January 5, 2026. Since joining Bollywood, the former model has been outspoken and candid on the issues

she believes in. Deepika became the first Bollywood celebrity to share her battles with overcoming depression in 2015. She also founded The Live Love Laugh Foundation, which raises awareness about stress, anxiety, depression, and mental health in India. The actress, in an old interview, revealed that she never regretted her choice of sharing her depression struggles.

Deepika Padukone on depression and self-discovery

In an interview with Vogue India in 2019, Deepika discussed the dark days of being in depression. She shared, "The word that best describes my experience of depression is struggle. Every second was a struggle. I felt exhausted the whole time. People confuse it with being a bit sad. A male star said recently that he didn’t have the luxury to be depressed. As if depression is a choice!"

It was her mother who was able to spot her symptoms and told her to get help. The actress reveals she never for a moment regrets going public to tell her fans. Deepika added, "Not at all. I felt such relief afterwards. It was liberating, like a crushing weight had been lifted off me. I’d do it all over again. Also, it made me more aware of myself.”

Deepika Padukone's upcoming projects

The actress has two big blockbusters lined up ahead. First, she is reuniting with her Chennai Express co-star Shah Rukh Khan in King, which features his daughter Suhana Khan. Directed by Pathaan's Siddharth Anand, the action film is set to release in 2026. Deepika is also part of Atlee's AA22xA6 starring Allu Arjun. She is also expected to reprise her role as DCP Shakti Shetty in Rohit Shetty's cop universe.