Deepika Padukone is one of the most celebrated artists not only in India but across the globe as well. The 34-year old who has been quite vocal about her battle with depression and anxiety was recently felicitated with the Crystal Awards 2020 at Davos. While she received the award, Deepika delivered a heartfelt speech on mental health and the need to raise awareness about it. The World Economic Forum's official Twitter handle shared a snippet from Deepika's acceptance speech. "As most of us know stakeholders for cohesive and sustainable world is the theme for this year's meeting but in order to truly achieve now more than ever before, we need to prioritise the needs of every individual, including those who have been affected by mental illness. Mental illness has presented us all with a very tough challenge. But my love hate relationship with mental illness has taught me so much. To be patient is one. That you are not alone, but most importantly that there is hope."
Deepika signed off her speech with a quote by Martin Luther King and said, "In the words of Martin Luther King, 'Everything that is done in the world, is done by hope.'' The actress also shared details about her foundation Live, Love, Laugh, Deepika was presented the award by Hilde Schwab, Chairwoman and Co-founder of the World Economic Forum's World Art's Forum. On the work front, Deepika's last release Chhapaak directed by Meghna Gulzar depicted the story of an acid attack survivor and her fight for justice. The movie which also starred Vikrant Massey is based on the life of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal.
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