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Kalki Koechlin: Heartbreak Led to Four Months of Insomnia
19 Apr
Summary
- Actor Kalki Koechlin experienced months of insomnia after a painful breakup.
- She shared that the emotional distress impacted her physical health significantly.
- The lack of sleep affected her work, causing a dream-like state for four months.

Actress Kalki Koechlin recently disclosed a challenging period in her life where a painful breakup resulted in prolonged insomnia.
Speaking on a podcast, Koechlin described experiencing "months of insomnia from heartbreak," which highlighted the significant connection between mental and physical well-being. She mentioned waking up in the early morning hours and being unable to return to sleep, leading her to occupy herself with activities like playing the guitar.
This severe lack of sleep began to impact her professional commitments, causing her to feel as though she was in a dream state while at work. This confusion and disorientation persisted for approximately four months.
While Koechlin did not identify the specific partner involved, her past notable relationship was with filmmaker Anurag Kashyap. They were married from 2011 to 2015. Koechlin has previously discussed how her upbringing influenced her views on relationships, but she and Kashyap have since achieved an amicable relationship.