Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s show, Pariksha Pe Charcha, has remained all about assisting students in handling exam stress, self-growth, and leadership. This year, the show has Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone, who is famous for actively raising mental health awareness. PM Modi recently posted a teaser of the episode on social media, appreciating Deepika’s efforts towards mental health. He re-posted her message on Instagram, noting that mental health is a huge issue among students. Modi also mentioned his book Exam Warriors and stressed the concept “Express never suppress,” urging students to freely express their emotions.
Deepika Padukone Shares Her Childhood Life
Deepika opened up about her personal life, sharing her childhood mischiefs and Maths difficulties. She discussed how she was a naughty kid, always jumping on sofas and tables. She blamed this on the stress students face during exams and encouraged students to let their emotions out rather than suppressing them. She also recommended keeping a journal as a stress-busting activity and asked students to freely share their emotions with friends, family, or teachers.
Deepika’s Words of Wisdom on Mental Health
Deepika also spoke about her own experience of depression, highlighting the importance of professional help. To make the session more interesting, he made the students participate in a simple game, where he asked them to discover his strength and write them down. This exercise was done to make the students more self-aware and confident.
Release Date of the Episode and Final Message
Deepika thanked PM Modi for inviting her to interact with students and wished students all the best for their upcoming exams. The entire segment of Pariksha Pe Charcha with Deepika Padukone will be live on February 12, where she will share valuable tips on mental health and stress management for students.