Bollywood icon Deepika Padukone recently opened up about mental health, managing stress, and keeping calm during exams in the latest episode of Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025. This episode is part of a fresh format for the event, which includes eight episodes tackling various topics that are super relevant for students gearing up for their Board exams.

Deepika stressed how crucial it is to put mental health first, urging students to pinpoint what’s causing their stress and talk about it with someone they trust. She shared her own battle with depression and encouraged students to find joy in their strengths.

Here are some of the main points from her talk:-

Deepika motivated students to focus on their strengths instead of fixating on what they lack.

She pointed out the importance of sharing feelings, whether it’s with family, friends, or through writing in a journal.

Deepika highlighted the need to balance...