Anupam Kher Opens Up About The Time When He Was Diagnosed As Manic Depressive

Anupam Kher recently completed 39 years in the Hindi film industry. The actor, who is known for his wide range of work, has not just been an integral part of Bollywood but has also worked in Hollywood. But like the rest of us, his journey too has not always been like a bed of roses. He had faced his own ups and downs. In a recent interview, he has revealed that he was diagnosed as manic depressive.

In an interview with Zoom, Anupam  Kher revealed that he was once diagnosed with this mental disorder. He said, “I was clinically diagnosed as manic depressive. I went to the doctor, surrounded myself with medication and moved on. Humein apne tarike sei deal karna hota hai and friends and family should understand if one is behaving in a lonely manner it is important to get them out of the zone.”

Talking about failures, he stressed on the fact that one should not take it as something ultimate. He also said that one needs to reinvent himself and his craft regularly to be able to stay afloat in the industry. Well, we are just happy that he triumphed over his dark days and we hope that he will serve as an example to many other who still hesitate to open up about mental health.