New Delhi, February 11 – Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone recently opened up about her childhood mischiefs and struggles with mathematics during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ program. The annual event, where the Prime Minister interacts with students appearing for board exams, featured Deepika as a special guest, discussing mental health and academic pressures.
Prime Minister Modi shared a glimpse of the program on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, highlighting the importance of mental health and well-being in students’ lives. He announced that a special episode dedicated to this crucial topic would air on February 12, featuring insights from Deepika Padukone.
In the shared video clip, Deepika reminisced about her school days, describing herself as a mischievous child who often jumped on sofas and chairs. She admitted, “I was weak in mathematics, and I still am.” She emphasized how students often take unnecessary stress and spoke about her personal battle with depression in 2014, sharing how self-expression played a crucial role in her recovery.
Encouraging students to express themselves, Deepika advised, “Always express your feelings, whether with your friends, family, parents, or teachers. Even writing in a diary is a great way to communicate your thoughts.” She recalled a turning point in her life when she collapsed due to overwhelming stress, which later led to the realization that she was battling depression.
Deepika also praised Prime Minister Modi’s book ‘Exam Warriors’, stating that it promotes a warrior mindset rather than a worrier attitude. She expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for providing a platform to discuss exam stress and mental health.
Sharing her excitement for the upcoming episode, Deepika wrote on Instagram, “‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ is back with its 8th edition! This time, we will also discuss the importance of mental health. I am grateful to the Prime Minister for his commitment to this subject and look forward to the episode’s broadcast.”
The special episode of ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ focusing on mental health will air on February 12, aiming to inspire students to tackle exam stress with confidence and resilience.
