Chetan Bhagat revealed that many Bollywood actors suffer from mental health issues due to fading fame and the insecurities that pervade the industry. He described Bollywood as an insecure, deal-driven industry where fading popularity can lead to anxiety and depression among actors. Bhagat cited examples of actors who are so dependent on recognition that they cannot even enjoy everyday activities like dining out unless they are recognized or photographed, calling it a "sick life." He himself moved to Dubai to escape the intoxicating "drug" of fame and found that this helped his creativity and peace of mind. Bhagat also expressed dissatisfaction with the film industry, as he felt it lacked creative fulfillment compared to writing, leading him to stop working in Bollywood despite his books being adapted into hit movies[1][3][5][7][11]. Key points include: - Bollywood actors struggle with mental health issues linked to insecurity and fading fame. - Fame addiction creates stress where actors measure worth through recognition and paparazzi attention. - Bhagat left Mumbai and the film business due to the toxic fame culture and lack of creative satisfaction. - He views Bollywood as fundamentally insecure, with friendships replaced by deal-making and self-interest. This insight from Bhagat critically highlights the psychological pressures of celebrity life in Bollywood beyond the glamour[1][3][5][7].
Citations
1.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/chetan-bhagat-reveals-bollywood-actors-suffer-mental-health-issues-due-to-fading-fame-can-you-imagine-what-a-sick-life-that-is/articleshow/125108864.cms
2.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/10-celebrities-who-faced-mental-health-challenges-and-how-they-overcame-them/photostory/120349888.cms
3.https://www.businesstoday.in/trending/entertainment/story/some-cant-enjoy-a-meal-without-being-recognised-clicked-chetan-bhagat-says-fame-has-impacted-bollywood-actors-mental-health-500821-2025-11-04
4.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment
5.https://economictimes.com/magazines/panache/chetan-bhagat-spills-the-beans-on-bollywood-stars-says-they-have-mental-health-issues-they-cant-even-enjoy-meal-at-a-restaurant-if/articleshow/125101520.cms
6.https://www.rootsjournal.com/brochurepdf/2025/vol12-1-August-2025.pdf
7.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/bollywood-stars-cant-enjoy-meal-if-paps-dont-click-them-restaurants-chetan-bhagat-sick-life-suffer-mental-health-issues-10344749/
8.https://library.oapen.org/bitstream/handle/20.500.12657/101813/9781040255292.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y
9.https://www.youtube.com/shorts/5H0pjE1nNss
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Citations
1.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/chetan-bhagat-reveals-bollywood-actors-suffer-mental-health-issues-due-to-fading-fame-can-you-imagine-what-a-sick-life-that-is/articleshow/125108864.cms
2.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/10-celebrities-who-faced-mental-health-challenges-and-how-they-overcame-them/photostory/120349888.cms
3.https://www.businesstoday.in/trending/entertainment/story/some-cant-enjoy-a-meal-without-being-recognised-clicked-chetan-bhagat-says-fame-has-impacted-bollywood-actors-mental-health-500821-2025-11-04
4.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment
5.https://economictimes.com/magazines/panache/chetan-bhagat-spills-the-beans-on-bollywood-stars-says-they-have-mental-health-issues-they-cant-even-enjoy-meal-at-a-restaurant-if/articleshow/125101520.cms
6.https://www.rootsjournal.com/brochurepdf/2025/vol12-1-August-2025.pdf
7.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/bollywood-stars-cant-enjoy-meal-if-paps-dont-click-them-restaurants-chetan-bhagat-sick-life-suffer-mental-health-issues-10344749/
8.https://library.oapen.org/bitstream/handle/20.500.12657/101813/9781040255292.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y
9.https://www.youtube.com/shorts/5H0pjE1nNss
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