Bollywood star Deepika Padukone has been appointed by India’s Health Ministry to promote mental health awareness nationwide, pledging to fight stigma and encourage open dialogue through her foundation Live Renowned Love Laugh.
NEW DELHI: (UrduPoint/UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News-Oct,11, 2025) Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone has been appointed as India’s first “Mental Health Ambassador” by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
The initiative aims to strengthen national efforts toward mental health awareness and wellbeing.
In her statement, Padukone said she considers this role a significant national responsibility and is committed to advancing mental health initiatives across the country. She emphasized the importance of removing misconceptions about mental illnesses and encouraging people to seek help without hesitation.
Deepika, who has previously spoken openly about her own battle with depression, continues to champion mental health causes through her foundation Live love Laugh, which focuses on awareness, education, and support for mental wellbeing.
