Deepika Padukone Celebrates 10 Years of Live Love Laugh Foundation in Chhindwara

On World Mental Health Day 2025, Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone visited Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, to commemorate the 10th anniversary of her mental health foundation, Live Love Laugh. Accompanied by the foundation's Chairperson Dr. Shyam Bhat, CEO Anisha Padukone, and the team, Deepika met with local partners and program beneficiaries to celebrate a decade of their efforts in spreading awareness and inspiring change.

In a video shared on the occasion, Deepika reflected on the foundation's journey since its inception in 2015, inspired by her own battle with depression. She expressed pride in the significant shift in mental health awareness in India over the past 10 years, stating, "When people come up to me and say, 'You've saved a life,' or 'You've helped my daughter,' nothing compares to that feeling."

Deepika emphasized that psychotherapy in India is evolving to integrate Western science and Indian traditions, with practices like yoga and meditation, alongside medical treatment, benefiting those dealing with mental illness. The foundation's core belief remains that no life should be lost due to mental illness, and Padukone expressed gratitude to all who have supported their journey.

Separately, Deepika recently made headlines for her candid take on the ongoing debate about the eight-hour workday in the film industry, advocating for a more balanced approach to prioritize well-being and time with family.