Alia Bhatt Opens Up About Her Mental Health Issues For The First Time, Says She Faces Bouts Of Anxiety

Leela Adwani |Mar 29, 2019

Alia admitted that she knows what she is facing is anxiety, not depression.

The Filmfare award-winning actress Alia Bhatt continuously makes news because of the massive success in her career with delivering back to back blockbusters. Speculation is raised that 2019 would be the era of Alia. However, little do we know that behind the glamour of the entertainment industry, our favorite celebrity Alia Bhatt has to deal with her troubles. The star recently opened up about her mental issues with Filmfare.

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Alia Bhatt.

Alia admitted that she knows what she is facing is anxiety, not depression.

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For those unversed, Alia’s sister Shaheen was also coping with depression. She even had a book called “I’ve never been (un)happier.” The book centres around her life and her battle. Alia feels lucky when she is always surrounded by great family members and friends. The actress also knows thoroughly about her mental health problems thanks to her sister. She is bound to address these issues any time soon.

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Speaking of her professional life, Alia is now collaborating with Ranbir Kapoor in the film Brahmastra helmed by Ayan Mukerji. Stay tuned for more updates!

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