Deepika Padukone is omnipresent this Diwali in her apt costume

This Diwali is lit for Deepika Padukone as the global icon is not only treating her fans with her various ventures but the actress is omnipresent everywhere.

Deepika is one of the leading actresses in the industry and an inspiration to many, PM Narendra Modi has hailed the actress as Bharat Ki Laxmi. After launching her closet for a cause on World Mental health day, the actress recently shared a new collection as ‘Festive Edit’ this Diwali. Not only this, but a leading publication has also chosen her to feature on the Diwali cover of a magazine.

2019 is a fruitful year for Deepika Padukone with unique films like Chhapaak, 83′ and the recently announced Mahabharat.

Apart from films, the actress has made her mark on several platforms, Deepika Padukone becomes the first choice when it comes to being a mentor to her fans.

Deepika Padukone known for her brave choice of films that attempts to bring a change in society, despite a busy year the actress spares time from her schedule for a cause.

On the work front, the actress will be next seen in Meghna Gulzar’s ‘Chhapaak’, a film based on the life of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal. She will also feature in Kabir Khan’s ’83’ where Deepika will be essaying the role of Kapil Dev’s wife Romi Dev in the film. She also turned producer for both her upcoming projects and “Chhapaak” and ’83.

Ileana Once Thought of Committing Suicide!

Hindi and Telugu actress Ileana D’Cruz revealed that she once thought of committing suicide due to depression and Body Dysmorphic Disorder. However, she had overcome the illness and started feeling better.

Speaking at the 21st World Congress of Mental Health in New Delhi on Sunday, November 5, Ileana told Organising Chairman Sunil Mittal on her fight with depression and Body Dysmorphic Disorder.

Ileana was awarded the Woman of Substance Award for her efforts towards raising awareness about mental health at the event. The World Congress was organised by the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH), a global alliance of doctors, health associations, NGOs, policy experts and other institutions.

She said she was always a very self-conscious person and used to feel low and sad all the time but didn’t know that she was suffering from depression and Body Dysmorphic Disorder.

“At one point, I even had suicidal thoughts and wanted to end things. However, all of it changed when I accepted myself and what I was going through. I think that is the first step towards fighting depression,” she revealed.

Ileana, who shot to fame with Telugu film ‘Pokiri’ and Hindi films ‘Barfi!’ and ‘Rustom’ joins another Bollywood fame Deepika Padukone who had revealed openly about her fight to overcome depression a year ago. Ileana reiterated that people shouldn’t shy away from seeking help for depression.

“It is a chemical imbalance in your brain, and needs to be treated. Don’t sit back and think it will get okay but go get help. Like you have a sprain and go get yourself checked, if you have depression, seek help,” she said.

Ileana said her mother was her biggest pillar of strength throughout the period of depression. Speaking about her fans, “You may look at us actors and think that ‘Oh my God, they are so pretty, so perfect’. But that’s not how it is. It takes two hours to get ready and look like this. Love yourself for who you are and trust me if you are happy from within, you are the most beautiful person and your smile is your best asset.”

She said she wanted to open up about her depression to help those who can overcome similar problem looking at her as inspiration.

Deepika Padukone Spotted with Ranveer in Sri Lanka Wedding

Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone, who attended one of her best friend’s wedding in Sri Lanka recently was reportedly accompanied by her friend Ravneer Singh and her mother Ujjala Padukone.

While NDTV flashed some photographs of their presence at the wedding, Ranveer’s presence has raised eyebrows of many at the possible intimacy the actor has on the family of Padukones.

The pair is not new in Bollywoood functions but the fact that they went together with Deepika’s mother in toe has given scope to speculation that the family is also approving Ranveer Singh gradually.

However, both actors of Bollywood are currently serious about their professional commitments. Deepika is busy with the Hollywood movie ‘xXx: The Return of Xander Cage’. She is not actting in any Bollywood film this year.

Ranveer is acting in the forthcoming Yash Raj Films’ ‘Befikre’ with Vaani Kapoor. Though both of them have been paired by media, they have not made anything official to the media. They worked together in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s 2013 film ‘Ram-Leela’ and in Bhansali’s next film ‘Bajirao Mastani’.

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