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Arjun Kapoor Urges Normalising Therapy at FICCI Summit, Shares Mental-Health Journey

He says the pandemic pushed him to seek therapy after years of unresolved grief from his mother's death.

Overview

  • At the FICCI Young Leaders Summit in Mumbai, the actor detailed his struggles with obesity, mental health and the pressures of sudden fame.
  • He said he used work to escape pain after his mother died in March 2012, noting his debut released 45 days later as he was still mourning.
  • Kapoor recounted losing 50 kilos over four years, calling the process a mental battle as much as a physical one.
  • Urging young people to prioritise well-being, he framed vulnerability as strength and encouraged seeking therapy without stigma.
  • Hindustan Times also highlighted his ongoing film work, reporting he was last seen in Mere Husband Ki Biwi and will next appear in No Entry 2.