‘Depression is a major health issue’
Actress Deepika Padukone, who has personally been a victim of depression, feels it is a major health issue in the country today and needs to be addressed.
“The fight against depression is a cause very close to my heart and is one of the largest health issues facing the country today. Having experienced depression in the recent past, I realise how difficult it is to recognise the problem, find information and get the right kind of professional help,” Deepika, who
launched the logo of her The live love laugh Foundation
on Twitter on Thursday, said in a statement.
The NGO is dedicated to addressing the issue of mental health in India.
Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra, set to star in ABC's new TV thriller Quantico, says she came on board because she wanted to be part of American television which has the best content in the world.
Chopra talked about her role in the FBI thriller that finds her
character framed for a terrorist attack at the Television Critics Association press tour. The show premieres September 27.
“I had a holding deal with ABC because (casting EVP) Keli lee came to me in India while I was filming a movie,” said Chopra, who praised ABC's reputation fordiverse casting.
“Of all the content, the best content in the world was in American Television, and I wanted to be part of that,” she was quoted as saying.
Elijah Wood to visit India
Elijah Wood, known to fans worldwide as Frodo Baggins of The lord of the Rings trilogy, will head to India on his debut visit, and he will showcase his musical talent with a three-city tour next month. Indian actor Ali Fazal will host him and his friend, who together
make a DJ duo. Wood will be accompanied by Zach Cowie, with whom he makes the Wooden Wisdom duo.
“We love travelling abroad and playing records, so we can't wait to visit India for the first time, buy killer records and eat delicious food,” Wood said in a statement.
Wooden Wisdom has done a tour across the US promoting their music this year. Now, they will be here from September 3-9 to perform across Mumbai, Delhi and Hyderabad. Ali was introduced to Wood via a common friend, said a source.