Raees Star Mahira Khan Shares SHOCKING Details About Bipolar Disorder Battle; Says, ‘Mere Andar Tabahi Mach…’

Mahira Khan On Bipolar Disorder: Pakistani actress Mahira Khan, who gained immense popularity in India following her role opposite Shah Rukh Khan in the 2017 hit film Raees, has recently opened up about her battle with bipolar disorder.

In a candid conversation on the FWhy podcast, the actress revealed how her diagnosis and subsequent struggles were aggravated by the backlash she faced after the movie's release.

MAHIRA KHAN REVEALS SHE WENT INTO A VERY VERY DARK SPACE

Speaking openly about her journey, she disclosed that she first received the diagnosis of manic depression during a visit to a psychiatrist's office. " This is the first time I'm saying that, I don't know if I should. It's been six-seven years, and I've been on anti-depressants. I tried leaving them in the middle, and I went into a very, very dark space," she said.

MAHIRA SAYS HER TURMOIL INTENSIFIED AFTER URI ATTACK

The actress elaborated on how the turmoil in her life intensified when Pakistani artists were barred from working in India after the 2016 Uri attack, further deepening her emotional struggles. Mahira Khan revealed that she took a brief break from her medication last year, only to find herself in a worsened state.

Reflecting on her lowest moments, she recalled, "Last year, I was bad, I was in bed... I remember, very well, that I couldn't even get up from my bed to go to the bathroom. I was that bad, it was that dark. I remember praying, 'I promise you Allah, if you show me even this much hope or light, I will take it and I will run with it.' And when he did, and when I went back on my medicines, I woke up feeling like, 'Oh my god, I feel like I can smile, feel lighter."

Throughout her journey, Mahira Khan recognized the gravity of clinical depression and the challenges that come with it. She emphasized the authenticity of her struggles, stating, "Even in my darkest, worst moments, I never project it. It's all inside me, mere andar tabahi mach rahi hai, but... It's been a journey with my depression. I've had to work through it, I've had to dance through it."

Mahira expressed gratitude towards her family, friends, therapist, and her current partner for being pillars of strength during her challenging times.