As Pratyusha Banerjee's suicide brings the focus on the glamour world, the most important question that arises here is, whether depression exists only in their profession?
Recently, we spoke to few television actors to know what their view on the topic - depression is. Here's what they have to say on the whole issue...
Rashami Desai:
Optimism is a way of life and should always be. Everyone goes through ups and downs. Besides, name, fame and money is always transient, but peace and happiness will always stay with you if you surround yourself with people who matter and value you. Your family counts the most. The right support system will enable you to maintain your sanity. Tough times never last, but tough people do. One must keep patience and believe in oneself. Self-confidence and assurance is a must. I have had my lows, but always had my support system in place. Career is important part of life, but it's not everything. Finding a balance between your personal and professional life is mandatory.
Ssharad Malhotra:
Depression is a reality. Everyone has mood swings, so having a right set of friends or support system is important. I do have close friends who I can bank on. It’s true that emotional baggage is more courtesy name, fame and money, but people from all walks of life can feel depressed.
One must always maintain optimism and focus on what we have. One shouldn't forget it is nice to be important, but it is more important to be nice.
Tina Dutta:
Depression is a reality irrespective of the profession. Emotional attachments, broken relationships and a failing career often leads to disappointment and frustration. Glamour industry is targetted only because our lives are too public. The entertainment world is vulnerable to as it's high on insecurities. I have experienced depression, in fact, everyone has experienced depression at some point of time in their life. Suicide is surely not a solution. One must have the right set of friends, with whom you can honestly share everything. I have my set of people who keep me grounded and positive.
Arjun Bijlani:
Depression is a reality, especially since our work profile is unstable. One day, you're a star, and the next day, nobody. The graph of an actor keeps changing from time to time. And sometimes they sacrifice a lot to get into the industry where depression is bound to set in when things don't work out. An actor should come prepared into this industry and should have an alternate work option. If you are suffering from depression, one should visit a psychiatrist, counseling can help sometimes. Besides, people should also learn to recognise the symptoms in a friend, instead of leaving them alone. I faced depression when my dad passed away, but I fought back and talked to my mom. Talking it out makes you feel better. You should also develop a goal or interest and make things work out.
Shashank Vyas:
No problem in life is bigger than life. Surround yourself with positive people. There's a difference of people who know you completely and people who know you because of your work. Keep those people close to you who value you. Glamour world is always targeted and painted as a place where depression is rampant because people are public figure. Suicides happen outside this profession also. I don't understand the word, 'Depression'. I focus on my work and don't take success and failure too seriously. It's a 'part' of life and not life itself. I am thankful to God for what he has given to me.
Vishal Singh:
Depression is a reality. Even the Ambanis are not immune to it. Depression is universal. It’s just that the issues faced by glamorous people are highlighted more. Farmers die, but it does not become national news. On the day India was playing against West Indies, a bridge in Kolkata collapsed, but people were only interested in the match. I've also been at a point when I didn't know what to do in life. At that time, my family was my permanent support. Our parents do so much for our life. People must keep their support system intact.
Meghna Malik:
Depression is for real. I'm not sure if it's rampant only in glamour world; it might be true of any field that has high levels of stress. In our industry, it can be attributed to various factors - right from being in the public eye and under scrutiny all the time to chaotic schedules, stressful working hours, bad eating habits and less sleep.
Ours is a very lonely job, where our interaction with reality or society is limited. Youngsters in the industry seem to consume more energy in aspiring than in working towards achieving it.
To top it all, the media is quite scary today and even scarier is the reaction of some from the fraternity. I love my profession, but I keep my head on my shoulders and stay focused. I enjoy all of it. Ups and downs don't matter to me. What is more important is waking up every day in the morning and going to work. My family is my strength. I am also blessed with some amazing friends; they are my world.
Mohammad Nazim:
Depression exists everywhere. It’s a normal thing. It's an issue if the degree increases beyond a point. Since the entertainment industry brings with it the baggage of name, fame and money, people tend to get carried away by it. Besides, right friends are not easy to get. And since the glamour industry is not an easy industry to survive in, we find ourselves in vulnerable situations. We shouldn’t forget our roots.
I haven't faced depression as I keep myself busy - professionally with my work and personally, by gymming; it keeps me happy and sorted. One must always be positive.
Recently, we spoke to few television actors to know what their view on the topic - depression is. Here's what they have to say on the whole issue...
Rashami Desai:
Optimism is a way of life and should always be. Everyone goes through ups and downs. Besides, name, fame and money is always transient, but peace and happiness will always stay with you if you surround yourself with people who matter and value you. Your family counts the most. The right support system will enable you to maintain your sanity. Tough times never last, but tough people do. One must keep patience and believe in oneself. Self-confidence and assurance is a must. I have had my lows, but always had my support system in place. Career is important part of life, but it's not everything. Finding a balance between your personal and professional life is mandatory.
Ssharad Malhotra:
Depression is a reality. Everyone has mood swings, so having a right set of friends or support system is important. I do have close friends who I can bank on. It’s true that emotional baggage is more courtesy name, fame and money, but people from all walks of life can feel depressed.
One must always maintain optimism and focus on what we have. One shouldn't forget it is nice to be important, but it is more important to be nice.
Tina Dutta:
Depression is a reality irrespective of the profession. Emotional attachments, broken relationships and a failing career often leads to disappointment and frustration. Glamour industry is targetted only because our lives are too public. The entertainment world is vulnerable to as it's high on insecurities. I have experienced depression, in fact, everyone has experienced depression at some point of time in their life. Suicide is surely not a solution. One must have the right set of friends, with whom you can honestly share everything. I have my set of people who keep me grounded and positive.
Arjun Bijlani:
Depression is a reality, especially since our work profile is unstable. One day, you're a star, and the next day, nobody. The graph of an actor keeps changing from time to time. And sometimes they sacrifice a lot to get into the industry where depression is bound to set in when things don't work out. An actor should come prepared into this industry and should have an alternate work option. If you are suffering from depression, one should visit a psychiatrist, counseling can help sometimes. Besides, people should also learn to recognise the symptoms in a friend, instead of leaving them alone. I faced depression when my dad passed away, but I fought back and talked to my mom. Talking it out makes you feel better. You should also develop a goal or interest and make things work out.
Shashank Vyas:
No problem in life is bigger than life. Surround yourself with positive people. There's a difference of people who know you completely and people who know you because of your work. Keep those people close to you who value you. Glamour world is always targeted and painted as a place where depression is rampant because people are public figure. Suicides happen outside this profession also. I don't understand the word, 'Depression'. I focus on my work and don't take success and failure too seriously. It's a 'part' of life and not life itself. I am thankful to God for what he has given to me.
Vishal Singh:
Depression is a reality. Even the Ambanis are not immune to it. Depression is universal. It’s just that the issues faced by glamorous people are highlighted more. Farmers die, but it does not become national news. On the day India was playing against West Indies, a bridge in Kolkata collapsed, but people were only interested in the match. I've also been at a point when I didn't know what to do in life. At that time, my family was my permanent support. Our parents do so much for our life. People must keep their support system intact.
Meghna Malik:
Depression is for real. I'm not sure if it's rampant only in glamour world; it might be true of any field that has high levels of stress. In our industry, it can be attributed to various factors - right from being in the public eye and under scrutiny all the time to chaotic schedules, stressful working hours, bad eating habits and less sleep.
Ours is a very lonely job, where our interaction with reality or society is limited. Youngsters in the industry seem to consume more energy in aspiring than in working towards achieving it.
To top it all, the media is quite scary today and even scarier is the reaction of some from the fraternity. I love my profession, but I keep my head on my shoulders and stay focused. I enjoy all of it. Ups and downs don't matter to me. What is more important is waking up every day in the morning and going to work. My family is my strength. I am also blessed with some amazing friends; they are my world.
Mohammad Nazim:
Depression exists everywhere. It’s a normal thing. It's an issue if the degree increases beyond a point. Since the entertainment industry brings with it the baggage of name, fame and money, people tend to get carried away by it. Besides, right friends are not easy to get. And since the glamour industry is not an easy industry to survive in, we find ourselves in vulnerable situations. We shouldn’t forget our roots.
I haven't faced depression as I keep myself busy - professionally with my work and personally, by gymming; it keeps me happy and sorted. One must always be positive.
