Deepika Padukone has probably been the first mainstream actress to speak about her struggle with depression and the importance of mental health. Shortly after, Deepika announced the launch of an organisation – Live Love Laugh that promotes mental health and breaks the stigma around it.

Deepika was recently interviewed by former actress Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex for her podcast called Archetypes. Deepika and Meghan spoke at length about the importance of mental health and how they found solace in their husbands. Meghan opened up on how her husband Prince Harry was intrstumental in her seeking help, and how she got to terms with her ‘worst point’ in life.

During their chat, Deepika revealed that numerous people were certain that Deepika was lying about being depressed as “And so, there were a bunch of people who felt that either I was doing this to promote a movie or they thought that I was being paid by a pharmaceutical company. And there were articles. They thought I was being paid by a pharmaceutical company and you know that I’m now going to start advertising for some sort of medication.”

Deepika further added that it’s the little things that matter to her ongoing mental health journey. “It’s all about the little things like just, you know, hugging my sister or late-night conversations with my husband. Those are the moments that really fill me up today.”

Rumour mills were rife that all is not well between Ranveer and Deepika but this podcast puts an end to all those rumours. Seems like Ranveer and Deepika couldn’t be stronger!

On the work front, Deepika will next be seen in Pathaan that stars Shah Rukh Khan in the lead along with John Abraham. She has also been shooting for Project K with Prabhas and Fighter with Hrithik Roshan.