Actor Deepika Padukone Talks of Her Battle With Depression

Mental health workers are praising Deepika for speaking out about her battle with depression

Mental health workers are praising Bollywood star Deepika Padukone on Thursday for speaking out about her battle with depression.

Ms Padukone, one of India's most popular film stars, said it had been "a struggle to wake up" during a period of suffering last year, which led her to seek help and eventually take medication.

"There were days when I would feel okay, but at times, within a day, there was a roller-coaster of feelings. Finally, I accepted my condition," she said

Ms Padukone said people struggled to understand her predicament when she was outwardly so successful. The 29-year-old star of "Chennai Express" said she was now working on a plan to create awareness about depression and anxiety, which would soon be unveiled. It's not about what you have or don't have. People talk about physical fitness, but mental health is equally important," she said. "I see people suffering, and their families feel a sense of shame about it, which doesn't help."

Professor Vikram Patel, of the Public Health Foundation of India, said he was pleased Padukone had "shown the courage" to talk openly about her condition.

"It's extremely good news that someone who's extremely popular in the public eye has come out and spoken about a health issue that's traditionally stigmatised," he said.

The country's first mental health policy last year was introduced in parliament last year and is awaiting approval.

 

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Jodhpur court rejects Salman Khan's plea in arms case,Bigg Boss Halla Bol: Did Karishma Tanna and Upen Patel smooch each other?,

Bigg Boss Halla Bol: Did Karishma Tanna and Upen Patel smooch each other?

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In a shocking turn of events, Upen Patel, who re-entered the Bigg Boss house recently proposed to Karishma Tanna. And guess what? Despite being in a relationship already, Karishma accepted Upen’s proposal.
Ever since then both Karishma and Upen have been sharing cozy moments inside the Bigg Boss house. But in tomorrow’s episode of Bigg Boss Halla Bol, the duo will take their romance to the next level by smooching each other. Yes, you read that right!
The promo of tomorrow’s episode shows Karishma and Upen getting all romantic with each other in the bedroom and amidst all these coochie-coo moments, Karishma gives a kiss to Upen on the lips. Woah!
As we have already told you, Kairshma’s boyfriend Rushabh Choksi, who is the owner of a popular nightclub in Mumbai is mighty upset with Upen and Karishma’s romance. To an extent, that he has broken-up with KT post this incident. “I have nothing to say. Karishma and I are very good friends and nothing more,”
And now with Upen and Karishma’s smooch, we wonder what’s going to happen between Karishma and Rushabh once she comes out of the Bigg Boss house.
Is Upen and Karishma’s romance just another publicity stunt?

 Jodhpur court rejects Salman Khan's plea in arms case

 A local court today rejected an application of actor Salman Khan seeking permission to summon two former officials of Mumbai as witness in a case filed against him under Arms Act.

The case pertains to contravention of the Arms Act by using expired licence guns to allegedly poach black bucks in Jodhpur on October 1, 1998.

A similar plea of the actor was earlier rejected by the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate.

 

 

Polio immunization drive to be held in 1,502 centres in Chennai,Deepika Padukone tells Katrina Kaif not to marry Ranbir Kapoor!

Deepika Padukone tells Katrina Kaif not to marry Ranbir Kapoor!

New Delhi: While the entire media is abuzz with Katrina Kaif and Ranbir Kapoor’s engagement news, the ‘Saawariya’ actor’s ex-girlfriend has come up with a shocking piece of advice for Katrina Kaif.
Deepika who has dated Ranbir Kapoor for a couple of years has advised Katrina Kaif not to marry the actor. Yes, if the leading daily is to be believed, then during ‘behind the scenes’ shooting at an award function, Dippy was asked what she wants to recommend her fellow actress. And she instantly remarked for what is considered as a shocking advice.
Katrina and Ranbir’s close proximity in recent couple of years has kept them in limelight and their fans are expecting the two to tie the knot soon.
The couple’s recent move in their Carter Road flat has indicated more towards such speculation while the giant ring spotted in the Katrina’s ring finger has given gossipmongers enough fodder.
This remark by Deepika has spoiled the entire mood, particularly Katrina’s. The news has also raised a couple of questions. Since, Deepika has spent quite a quality time with Ranbir, there is no doubt that she knows about his good and bad habits.
However, her break up with Ranbir happened due to his increasing closeness with Katrina, as this is what most of the dailies have been publishing. So, does Deepika feel that Ranbir is unfaithful? Well, questions like these are set to crop up after her remark.
We still hope Deepika said it in all good humour!

Polio immunization drive to be held in 1,502 centres in Chennai

The corporation has identified a total of 1,502 centres. It has appealed to parents to take their children, aged below five years, to one of the centres and get the drops administered.

CHENNAI: The Chennai Corporation has made elaborate arrangements to conduct the annual polio immunization drive on January 18 and February 22.

The corporation has identified a total of 1,502 centres. It has appealed to parents to take their children, aged below five years, to one of the centres and get the drops administered.

The number of children in this age bracket is estimated to be 6.6 lakh in the city, according to the corporation.

Immunization will be held at city welfare centres, government hospitals, schools, dispensaries, nutrition centres, private hospitals, railway stations, bus stands and other places from 7am to 5pm.

 

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Adda time for Ebar Shabor team,Film promotions are a necessity now, says Amitabh Bachchan

Film promotions are a necessity now, says Amitabh Bachchan

Mumbai: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who is currently busy promoting his forthcoming film 'Shamitabh', believes promotions are a must now. Directed by R Balki, 'Shamitabh' will release on February 6.

 

Amitabh Bachchan

"Promotions deprive you of your self consciousness. It does not give you a chance to be so.. much as we may like to be obsessed with the temperament. It is a necessity now, a must, a budgeted must and so we do it," the 72-year-old posted on his official blog srbachchan.tumblr.com.

He further added, "I wonder often who really is the true benefactor of these promotions ... for if the film is weak and disliked by the audience, surely any amount of glorification pre or post would not ever enhance the box office. Would it?"

Nevertheless, he still does everything to glorify his forthcoming films. "Here we are artists of a different generation a different league, a different age, succumbing to the lured charm of a million interviews, appearances and presence on reality shows, trying as best we could what may be the right equation to get everyone in the entire universe to come and see our film," he wrote.

Amitabh, who will also be seen in films like 'Wazir' and 'Piku' this year, says there were hardly any promotions required earlier.

"My colleagues of yore have shown no interest in these shenanigans, and they may be right. It was never needed in their times, but I guess my category has been through a drastic change and therefore it compels me to do what I never did before and do what I am required to do now," he shared.

"So apart from some of these appearances on shows and ceremonies, there is this trip to out stations to Ahmedabad, Pune, Kolkata, Delhi, Bangalore all in the realm of 'perhaps'," he added.

 Adda time for Ebar Shabor team

It's the first film of the year. And the praises that Ebar Shabor garnered called for an obvious celebration.

On Thursday evening, the team gathered for an adda at a city club. The cast and crew interacted with the members of the club. Composer Bickram Ghosh narrated a particular incident where they experimented with sounds when Swastika Mukherjee's character was being murdered. Ujjaini Mukherjee crooned Adho ghum jegeche impromptu, while Isheeta Chakrvarty and Saptak Bhattacharjee rendered Nei raat.


Director Arindam Sil looked every bit the happy man, as everyone in the crowd wanted to hear him share the shooting experiences. Saswata Chatterjee, who had other com mitments, was sorely missed at the do.

 

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Bollywood gears up for Celebrity Cricket League in Mumbai,Salman Khan was the first choice for 'Gama', says Puneet Issar

Salman Khan was the first choice for 'Gama', says Puneet Issar

Puneet Issar and Salman Khan.

Mumbai: After being evicted from the Bigg Boss house, Puneet Issar’s hands are tied again, this time not for some task but for his upcoming film 'Gama'.
The film that was on hold for the past five years  and has Sohail Khan in the lead. “Five years ago I thought of this film only because of Salman Khan but he was unwell at that point of time. He had to play a wrestler and the film was physically gruelling. Salman could not have done it at that point in time so instead Salman said that he wants to produce the film for me. Meanwhile Sohail auditioned for the film and we really liked his performance. He looks amazing as Gama.”
Puneet further added that Sohail has been preparing for his role from past one year and has groomed himself and his body for the same. “Nobody could have played this character better than Sohail”, says the 55-year-old actor.
However the casting has not yet been completed, as Puneet wants to spend time with his family before the film goes on floors. “I have just come out of the Bigg Boss house, I need time to relax. We have already started with the pre-productions and booked our locations but there’s still a lot more to be done now. I want to be in peace with myself,” he shared.
Rumours were abuzz that Bollywood’s heart throb John Abraham is also roped in for the role of Gama by Sheel Kumar, John's producer partner.
Puneet who is currently distressing all the Bigg Boss stress rubbishes the news and says, “I have been working on this film from past 5 years and we have already registered for the title. We finalised the locations and permissions in November. Salman has also called in wrestlers from abroad for the film. We are making this film on a grand scale.”

Bollywood gears up for Celebrity Cricket League in Mumbai

The fifth edition of Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) began on January 11 in Mumbai.
The opening match was played between Mumbai Heroes lead by Bobby Deol and Veer Marathi lead by Riteish Deshmukh.
Aftab Shivdasani, who is a part of Mumbai Heroes, said that the sport should be played in good spirit.
"I think we are just going to have fun. We are going to play our best we are going to enjoy the game. It is for fun, it's for entertainment so we are going to stick to that," said Shivdasani. Excited Bollywood actors and actress Kainaat Arora, Genelia D'souza, Neha Dhupia and others were present to cheer for their favorites.
"Cricket is inseparable from Indian hearts and I think movies represent what happens in the country and in the world. Cricket is a huge part of our life. So there should be movies based on cricket," said singer-actor Sophie Choudry.
There are eight teams participating in the CCL 5 to bag the title. The eight teams are - Mumbai Heroes, Telugu Warriors, Bhojpuri Dabanggs, Kerala Strikers, Bengal Tigers, Veer Marathi, Karnataka Bulldozers, and Chennai Rhinos.
CCL that started in 2011 is a much awaited event which brings together celebrities every year with a mood of competitiveness for cricket.

 

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Arjun Kapoor to do only one film at a time,Tina Dutta breaks down on last day of 'Uttaran',Sonam Kapoor grooves on the music launch of 'Dolly Ki Doli'

Arjun Kapoor to do only one film at a time

Mumbai: Actor Arjun Kapoor, who's film "Tevar" released Friday, says that now he wants to do only one film at a time, to put all his efforts into that project.
Arjun was present along with his co-star Sonakshi Sinha to promoter their film here Thursday, when he was asked to comment on his future plans related to films.
He said: “An actor always wants to do selective work and concentrate on one film at a time. What I mean is that I would like to do one film at a time and put all my efforts into it.”
Arjun, who has done six films in two years after his debut in 2012 with "Ishaqzaade", says he now wants to plan his schedule better.
“I am going to slow down to plan things better so that I can focus on one film at a time, and promote the film, and hopefully shoot the other film after that," he said.
However, that does not mean he will reduce the work he does.
“I don't intend to stop signing films or slowdown from the amount of work that I do, but plan it better. I want to channelise my energy in the most correct way and give 200 per cent (of my energy) to every film", he added.
"Tevar", which also stars Manoj Bajpayee, is a remake of 2003 Telugu blockbuster "Okkadu", which starred southern superstar Mahesh Babu.

Tina Dutta breaks down on last day of 'Uttaran'

Mumbai: Actress Tina Dutt, who plays a pivotal role in "Uttaran", broke down on the last day of shooting for the long-running show that is finally coming to an end.
The Colors channel show went on air in 2008.
"Six years was a long journey. Every moment was very precious. We spent most beautiful moments on the sets of this show. I'v learnt a lot from Ayub Khan, Nani (Pratima Kazmi), Damini ji (Vaishali Thakkar),” Tina said on the last day of the shoot here Thursday.
“I'm going with lot of sweet memories. I'll miss all this very much,” she added.
The actress has also thanked her fans and audience for the support.
"Thank you so much to the audience. They loved me so much. We wouldn't have been able to reach here without their support. The show gave me lot of friends. So, thank you so much from the bottom of my heart," Tina said.

Sonam Kapoor grooves on the music launch of 'Dolly Ki Doli' 

Mumbai: Bollywood diva Sonam Kapoor who essays the role of a con-bride in her upcoming flick 'Dolly Ki Doli', grooved with Mallika Arora Khan at the music launch event of the film.

Team of 'Doli Ki Dolly' at music launch

The makers of the comedy-drama film 'Dolly Ki Doli' launched its music album in India's showbiz capital, Mumbai on Friday.

The 'Dolly Ki Doli' cast danced along with music composer-duo Sajjid-Wajjid on the toe-tapping numbers like 'Babaji Ka Thullu' and 'Phatte Tak Nachana'.

Sonam Kapoor, who with her versatile acting skills has crafted her own niche in the film industry, is once again all set to woo fans with much-anticipated punk bridal avatar in the flick.

Pulkit Samrat as Robin Singh, Rajkummar Rao as Sonu Sehrawat and Varun Sharma as Manjot Singh Chadda will be seen wooed by the adorable Dolly and struggling to marry her.

Speaking at the event, the producer of the movie Arbaaz Khan said, "'Dolly Ki Doli' follows the life of an eccentric north Indian girl who fakes marriages and runs away with the grooms' precious belongings."

Helmed by Abhishek Dogra, the film is scheduled to release on 23rd January.

 

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Cold Friday in Delhi,Celebs indulge in gluttony at Times Food Guide party,Arjun, Sonakshi, Varun at Tevar screening

Arjun, Sonakshi, Varun at Tevar screening

A special screening of Friday release Tevar was held recently at the Sunny Super Sound preview theatre in Juhu, a western suburb in Mumbai.
A look at the arrivals:

 

Varun Dhawan and Tevar star Arjun Kapoor fool around for the cameras.

 

Sonakshi Sinha, who also features in Tevar, gestures at the cameras. The actress had recently met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with her family.

 

Producer Sanjay Kapoor escorts Manoj Bajpayee. The latter plays a negative role in the film.

 

The Tevar team -- Sonakshi Sinha, Arjun Kapoor, director Amit Sharma (wearing a white shirt), producer Sanjay Kapoor -- and Varun Dhawan have some fun.

 

Manoj Bajpayee’s wife Shabana Raza and daughter Ava Nayla were also spotted.

 

Producer Boney Kappor (left) was escorted by a friend.

 

Actor Jackky Bhagnani puts in an appearance.

 

Author-scriptwriter Chetan Bhagat accompanies his wife Anusha.

 

Ace photographer Dabboo Ratnani, who recently launched his stunning 2015 calendar arrives.

 

Celebs indulge in gluttony at Times Food Guide party

After the launch of Times Food Guide Kolkata 2015 and the feting of the best in the business at Times Food Awards, guests indulged in the finest culinary delights served by the award-winning eateries. Why not? Monday night was all about fun, frolic, camaraderie, laughter... but above all, food.

The winners too were successful in enticing the star guests with the massive spread on offer. "We thank the food connoisseurs of Kolkata for the awards won by Dum Pukht, West View Bar & Grill and Pan Asian. Food & beverage have always been the soul of this hotel and with our six internationally acclaimed cuisine brands, we offer the city the globe's finest Indian & India's finest global cuisine," said Atul Bhalla, general manager, ITC Sonar.

The nattily dressed celebrities said bye to diet charts and lapped up the biryani, pasta, cupcakes and mousses on offer. Veteran filmmaker Buddhadeb Dasgupta said, "This is the first time I was at this party and I enjoyed myself." Mainak Bhaumik added, "This is what a party is all about. What a way to kickstart the year!" Mumtaz Sorcar agreed, "This is the best gift that TOI can give us Bengalis. There is no party like this in Kolkata. I'm sure nobody will think of their diet, but indulge in the best of food."

And true that was. Fitness freak Tota Roychoudhury, who watches every morsel that he eats, indulged in desserts, especially makha sandesh.

Long after the party was over, the guests were discussing Mirisms. Sample this. Mir asked both Sandip Ray and Anjan Dutt to play a tug-of-war with Abir Chatterjee on stage. He also poked fun at Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury's paunch, to which the director replied, 'Bhudi nazar wale, tera munh....' He also announced Kaushik Ganguly's new project after Khaad -'Khaddo' -the shooting for which began at the venue itself!

Cold Friday in Delhi, foggy Saturday expected

New Delhi, Jan 9  It was a cold Friday in Delhi as the maximum temperature settled four notches below the season's average at 16.3 degrees Celsius. Dense fog again affected the movement of trains -- but air services operated on schedule.

According to the Met Office, the visibility dropped to 500 metres at 8.30 a.m. Friday, delaying over 50 trains.
An official of the Northern Railway said 42 trains coming to the city were late, while 13 trains departing from Delhi were rescheduled.
There was no change in flight schedules, the IGI airport said in a statement.
People would not get any respite from cold Saturday, the Met Office said.

"There will be dense fog tomorrow (Saturday) morning and the sky during the day will be partly cloudy. Fog may return in the evening," said an official of the India Meteorological Department.

The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to settle around 17 and 7 degrees Celsius, respectively.
Friday's minimum temperature settled one notch below the season's average at 6.8 degrees Celsius.
The day's maximum humidity was 94 percent.
Thursday's maximum temperature was recorded six notches below the season's average at 14.5 degrees Celsius, while the minimum was 7.2 degrees Celsius -- average for the season.

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