Nawazuddin Siddiqui recalls when he didn’t have food to eat, would walk for meals: ‘I felt as if I am going to die soon’

Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui has mentioned that he suffered from despair when he didn’t have work or cash, and mentioned that he “felt as if I am going to die.” Conversations round psychological well being have been reinvigorated after the dying of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who was reportedly affected by despair.

In an interview to Hindustan Times, Nawazuddin mentioned, “I have always had mazdoor-like hardworking, fighting spirit. I don’t think that I am bigger than them. I had the same intentions as theirs. I didn’t dream of becoming a star. My only intention was to survive and earn for the next meal. It continued for 10 years. I did odd jobs and walked to my friend’s house for food. There were difficult times but we were happy even then. But yes, I did feel depressed at times because of lack of work. Depression and frustration start when you dream big.”

 

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He mentioned that persons are extra more likely to really feel depressed in the event that they tackle huge challenges. “It won’t happen if you don’t put yourself under the pressure,” the actor mentioned in Hindi. “Success doesn’t guarantee happiness,” he mentioned. “If happiness isn’t in your nature, you will be unhappy even if you have the world.”

He continued, “Because I wasn’t eating well, so I was getting weak and my hair started falling off. I used to get tired after walking 2 kilometres. I felt as if I am going to die soon. Because of which I used to stay out all day to see the world because I didn’t know how many days will I survive.”

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In response to Sushant’s dying, actor Deepika Padukone, who has a historical past with the sickness and is an advocate for psychological well being consciousness, wrote on social media, “As a person who has had a lived experience with mental illness, I cannot stress enough about the importance of reaching out.” She urged her legion of followers to “talk, communicate, express and seek help” in such a state of affairs. “Remember, you are not alone. We are in this together. And most importantly there is hope,” her put up learn.

If you want assist or know somebody who does, please attain out to your nearest psychological well being specialist Helplines: Aasra: 022 2754 6669; Sneha India Foundation: +914424640050 and Sanjivini: 011-24311918

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