"Was ready to kill herself’: Ila Arun recalls actress Shweta Kawaatra's postpartum depression journey
By Lokmat English Desk | Published: April 25, 2023 06:27 PM2023-04-25T18:27:01+5:302023-04-25T18:27:01+5:30
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Actor Ila Arun recently talked about postpartum depression and recalled how her friend-actor Shweta Kawaatra was once ‘ready’ to kill herself while battling postpartum depression.
Recently, Ila Arun was seen in a play based on postpartum depression called, Baby Blues. In an interaction with News18, Ila recalled Shweta's difficult journey. She shared her dear friend, Shweta Kawaatra had suffered for five years.
"We have a very dear friend Shweta Kawaatra and she suffered for five years. She was ready to kill herself. Now, she has overcome her problems and is in a position where she can share her thoughts with young mothers. Becoming a mother is God’s blessing and it is very unfortunate that women have suffered because of hormonal, social, or emotional changes."
In an interview with the Hindustan Times, Shweta talked about her postpartum depression. She shared that she was not just low but also had brain fog. She had panic attacks and would be angry for no reason. She used to feel helpless and had suicidal thoughts.
Shweta further added that she worked in the TV show, Baal Veer after gaining 30 kgs post delivering her daughter. She had no confidence left and isolated herself.
She is married to TV actor Manav Gohil.They participated in the dance competition show Nach Baliye where Manav was awarded best dancer by Saroj Khan. After eight years of marriage, the couple became parents to a daughter, Zahara Tabeetha.
Kawatra practices Buddhism and is a member of the Soka Gakkai.
She is best known for her role as Pallavi Agarwal in Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii and as Nivedita Mittal in Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan. She has had appearances in many other TV serials, most notably in C.I.D..
