Vijay Varma, known for his roles in films like Gully Boy and Dahaad, revealed in a candid conversation with Rhea Chakraborty that he struggled with severe depression during the COVID-19 lockdown[1]. The abrupt halt of his busy acting career—after a period of back-to-back projects—left him alone in his Mumbai apartment, disconnected from his usual creative outlets and facing intense anxiety and emotional distress[1]. Varma described a period of four days when he could not muster the energy to leave his couch, highlighting the depth of his mental health crisis[1]. During this difficult time, he found solace in small moments, such as spending time on his terrace and reconnecting with natural elements. He also reflected on how acting had previously served as a therapeutic outlet, allowing him to express and process difficult emotions. Varma credits Ira Khan, Aamir Khan's daughter, with helping him heal by reaching out and offering support during this challenging period[1]. The article emphasizes the broader impact of the pandemic on mental health, especially for those whose identities are closely tied to their work and social lives[1].
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1.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/vijay-varma-opens-up-on-battling-depression-during-lockdown-credits-ira-khan-for-helping-him-heal-i-couldnt-move-from-my-couch-for-four-days/articleshow/125174066.cms
2.https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9599041/
3.https://medanthro.net/rapid-response/indias-response-to-covid-19-pandemic-a-success-story/
4.https://www.njcmindia.com/index.php/file/article/view/24?articlesBySimilarityPage=163
5.https://biomedpharmajournal.org/vol15no4/effect-of-covid-19-lockdown-on-sleep-quality-and-insomnia-in-collegiate-students/
6.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/lockdown-confession-vijay-varma-hasnt-worn-pants-in-four-days/articleshow/74842292.cms
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Citations
1.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/vijay-varma-opens-up-on-battling-depression-during-lockdown-credits-ira-khan-for-helping-him-heal-i-couldnt-move-from-my-couch-for-four-days/articleshow/125174066.cms
2.https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9599041/
3.https://medanthro.net/rapid-response/indias-response-to-covid-19-pandemic-a-success-story/
4.https://www.njcmindia.com/index.php/file/article/view/24?articlesBySimilarityPage=163
5.https://biomedpharmajournal.org/vol15no4/effect-of-covid-19-lockdown-on-sleep-quality-and-insomnia-in-collegiate-students/
6.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/lockdown-confession-vijay-varma-hasnt-worn-pants-in-four-days/articleshow/74842292.cms
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