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News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Anjuum Faakih Opens Up On Battling Depression: 'I'm Still On Medicines'
Last Updated: Anjuum Faakih, joining Zee TV's Chhoriyan Chali Gaon, opens up about battling depression, therapy, and online hate, discussing mental health and social media's impact on casting. Anjuum Faakih is embracing a whole new chapter both personally and professionally. She's currently gearing up to be a contestant on Zee TV's reality show Chhoriyan Chali Gaon. In an honest chat with News18 Showsha, the actress opened up about her long battle with depression. , The Kundali Bhagya star spoke about therapy, medication, online hate, and the growing influence of social media on casting in the entertainment industry. Getting candid about her mental health journey, Anjuum revealed, 'I dealt with plenty of problems when I was around 18 or 19. I underwent proper counselling and took medications as well. I'm so glad my parents supported me back then — this was in 2006. Actually, even before that. But yes, I got help, and I truly believe it's okay to get help. It's okay to be on meds — because if that's what's keeping you sane, then why not? What I really don't want is for people to suffer silently, slip into depression, or struggle with mental health and then fall behind in life. That shouldn't happen." Reflecting on how conversations around mental health have changed over time, she added, 'Today, when we talk about depression and mental health, at least there's awareness. Back in the day, we didn't even know such a thing existed. I'm a millennial — not a Gen Z — so I come from that era where we didn't even have mobile phones. I'm actually very happy that in today's world, people are opening up, seeking help — and that's a good thing. Change is the only constant, and we need to embrace that." When we told her she seems fully healed now, she smiled and replied, 'I am still on meds." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anjuum Faakih (@nzoomfakih) Despite being open about her vulnerabilities, Anjum has also had to deal with online trolling — something she's now grown indifferent to. 'See I am a human so it does affect me when people troll. But I don't take it to my heart because life me bhot gaaliya pad chuki hain already. I really don't care anymore now that people are trolling me. I also took a digital detox this year. I am not even using social media much, I have hired people to manage my account. Ever since I stepped out of the house, people have only been trolling me. If there's something new, let me know. If someone is actually praising me, then tell me that!" She also weighed in on the ongoing debate about influencers being cast in acting roles due to their follower count. 'To each its own," she says firmly. 'I mean, influencers are also working very hard. To create original content—I can't do that. Imagine, they are doing it, they are shooting it, they have their own team, and they are putting it on social media, and they are monetizing it. So why not? To each its own. If that is their destiny, then yeah, they should be given chances." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anjuum Faakih (@nzoomfakih) As for her own journey with content creation, she admits her focus lies elsewhere, 'My craft is different. I don't resonate with creating any content, apart from stupid shairis which I write. That's my original content. Maybe in the future, I will read my own shayari and post it on social media. That will be my original content. And I don't intend to get monetised from it." Still, she acknowledges that social media presence does matter in the casting world today: 'But yes, I can address this thing that people do check out your followers. But I have seen actors—I am not going to name them—they are not on social media, they don't have that kind of followers, but they are very big in this industry." First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Chhorriyan Chali Gaon's Anjuum Faakih Says TV Tag Doesn't Bother Her: 'It's Given Me Everything'
Anjuum Faakih is set to join the reality TV show Chhoriyan Chali Gaon, stepping out of her comfort zone to embrace village life. Anjuum Faakih is ready to swap her heels for muddy fields as she gears up for the reality TV show Chhoriyan Chali Gaon. The actress joins the show as a contestant, stepping out of her comfort zone to embrace a life far removed from glitz and glam. In an exclusive interview with News18 Showsha, Anjuum spoke candidly about her rural roots, the fears of village life, and proudly owning her identity as a television star. 'My personality is such that I can't tone down. I am OTT — over the top. I am loud. But going there, I don't know what will actually happen," she laughed. 'I don't know if you know, but I was born in Chitrakoot, Ratnagiri. So yes, I was born in a village. But I grew up in Mumbai, I studied here. I was two years old when I came to the city. We used to visit the village only during summer holidays. So I am aware of how village life works, but I've never lived it. I've never done the chores people in villages do." 'I don't know the intensity or the gravity of it. Something as simple as lighting a stove — here, we just turn the knob and the gas comes on. So those simple things that are second nature in villages can be difficult for city girls like me," Anjuum added. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anjuum Faakih (@nzoomfakih) 'But I'm ready for it. And I'm praying I sail through like an amazing, smooth boat… or a yacht? I don't know. Sorry, I'm objectifying," she joked, adding, 'I'm going to be the best version of myself. I want to stay positive and try everything. I don't want to say no, because until you try, you don't realise what you're capable of." On her village roots, the actress said, 'I've never really navigated that life. My parents have. Both of them are from the village. My mom was from the village, my dad too. I was born in the village, but I've lived here." So, did her parents ever give her any tips for surviving village life on the show? 'What tips should I ask them?" she laughed. 'And even if they give me tips, I will only end up making Khayali Pulao out of it. See, even if they tell me how to make cow milk, I won't be able to do it until I do it. And I think I'll have to learn from the people of the village. When you live in a metropolitan city like Delhi, Mumbai, or Bangalore, you're aware of things through TV shows and movies. But experiencing it is a different ballgame altogether. So no matter how much I say I was born in a village, and everything will be easy for me — nothing like that is going to happen. The more you strategise, the more you think from here (points to head), the opposite is going to happen." 'It's better to go with a clean slate so you can fill the canvas the way you want. Go with a clean slate… but cow dung…" she trailed off with a grin, leaving us both laughing. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anjuum Faakih (@nzoomfakih) On fears like snakes, worms, and the unpredictable village life, Anjuum Fakiih replied, 'This is all very new to me. I've only seen it when we'd visit our village during summer holidays. We'd watch how people deal with such things. I live in Aarey, and when you cross that area, the smell of fresh cow dung hits you — it feels like you're already in a village! So I'm familiar with it, yes. But how I'll actually deal with it? I don't know. Watching from a distance is very different from actually doing it. So I really can't say how good or bad I'm going to be." On choosing to do the show, Anjuum said, 'I've been auditioning for the past two years — for web shows, fiction, everything — but I always say I'm a TV baby. TV has given me everything: Risk Low, fame, recognition. Even if I do a web show or a movie, eventually it'll air on TV! I give my 100% to everything I do, and I'm really glad to be associated with Zee TV again. I've done Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani, Kundali Bhagya, and after seven years of playing Srishti, I feel deeply connected with the Zee audience. This new show is such a massive opportunity to reconnect with them. It's on a huge scale, and I've never seen a concept like this — where people from the city are taken to the countryside to experience life there. The Marathi version, Zao Bai Gawa, became so popular that Zee decided to launch a pan-India version, which is amazing! I truly believe I'm meant for everything — fiction, non-fiction — I'll rock it all." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anjuum Faakih (@nzoomfakih) On being stereotyped as just a TV actor, she said, 'I don't care if they address me as television. There are so many TV artists who are working in Bollywood. I don't think so I'll get affected by people addressing me as TV personality or something because this was my bread and butter and I have come from here. So, if you are calling me a TV actor, then yes, I am. Proudly. Yeah, I will proudly own it. I won't be like, what did she say? Why did she call me a TV actor?" 'See, in western culture, people address them as artists and actors. They don't do this to TV and movies. But if India is like this and people here address like this, so who cares? I think if you are good in your craft and you are honest to yourself, God will take you to the place you want to go." Chhoriyaan Chali Gaon will soon premiere on Zee TV. Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Anjuum Faakih reveals she was 'diagnosed with depression': I didn't have work for two years (Exclusive)
Actress Anjuum Faakih has been away 'not just from the limelight, but from everything for a while'. 'The truth is, I didn't have work for almost two years. One day you're out there, and the next, you're not. I didn't know how to face the paps, or even answer the simple question, 'What are you doing next?' when I genuinely had no answer. I feared being judged… or worse, being laughed at. So, I chose silence,' Anjuum tells us. 'I was diagnosed with depression ' The actress who was last seen in Khatron ke Khiladi , admits she wasn't 'okay for a long time' mentally while she was on a hiatus. 'I was feeling lost, disconnected… like I was carrying a weight I couldn't name. And no, I don't want to romanticize struggle, but I do want to normalize saying, 'I'm not okay.' The moment you admit something's wrong is the moment healing begins. That's what I've been doing—step by step, day by day. And now, I'm finally starting to see a little light again,' she recalls. Anjuum's struggle with depression started when she was 19. 'I didn't fully understand it back then. I just knew something was off. I was eventually diagnosed with depression,' she confesses. Since then 'it's been a long and quiet journey'. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Le Bitcoin Franchit la Barre des 90 000$ ! Explorer les Causes de la Hausse des Prix eToro Market Updates Learn More Undo 'It's just waking up and carrying a heaviness you can't explain to anyone. I have lived through that. But I have also lived through the healing, through the support of doctors, medication, friends, and just learning how to be kind to myself on the hard days. I am sharing this now not because I want sympathy, but because I think it's important to normalise it. To let people know that mental health is real, and managing it doesn't make you weak, it makes you incredibly strong. If my story helps even one person feel less alone, then I think it's worth saying out loud,' she adds. 'I used up almost all my savings' In the midst, Anjuum said 'no to a few projects' and maintained distance from work. 'Because I didn't feel like myself. After I gained some weight, I started getting offered roles that didn't feel right. I needed to feel good inside and out before facing the camera again. Sometimes, it's okay to pause and say, 'Not right now.' I just wanted to return when I could give my 100%,' she shares. Saying no to work also means halting your daily income, which can become a challenge in the long run. Talking about her finances, she comments, 'I didn't 'manage' I survived. It's been really tough. I used up almost all my savings just to get by. There were days I'd sit staring at my bank app, wondering how much longer I could stretch it. Saying no to work when you're financially strained is terrifying. But I had to choose between short-term money and long-term peace. And that choice came at a cost. I'm still figuring it out, but I have faith something will shift.' Did this financial strain affect her peace and confidence? She replies, 'Yes, absolutely. It took a toll on every part of me and my life, my choices, even my confidence. Every time I said no to a project, a part of me panicked. The savings kept going down, and it started showing—in my sleep, my thoughts, my lifestyle. But even in those tough moments, I kept reminding myself: I'd rather wait for the right thing than say yes to something that doesn't feel right. And that belief kept me going.' The Kundali Bhagya actress, will be soon seen in Chhoriyan Chale Gaon and is feeling much better now. 'I feel lighter, stronger, more alive. I'm finally in a space where I feel ready. Ready to work, to show up, to live fully again,' she concludes.
Time of India
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Khatron Ke Khiladi's Anjum Fakih changes the spelling of her name: I felt stuck (Exclusive)
A few years ago, it was quite common for actors to tweak the spellings of their names based on numerology. Recently, Kundali Bhagya actress Anjum Fakih followed suit, officially changing the spelling of her name to Anjuum Faakih—a decision she describes as 'resetting something deep within.' Talking about the change, she told Mumbai Mirror, "It wasn't something I planned for long or did just for the sake of it. One of my closest friends, who's now a certified numerologist, suggested it. She knows me inside out—my journey, my struggles and everything else.' Anjuum shared that for a while she had been feeling creatively stuck. "I had been giving auditions, manifesting and trying really hard, but nothing was moving. I felt creatively stuck, as if something just wasn't aligning. I've always believed in energies and vibes. It wasn't just about numbers. It wasn't about fame, luck or magic. It was about shifting energy and resetting something deep within. So, when she suggested a name change, it was more like a quiet message to the universe…Okay, I'm ready now. Let's clear the block. It's fine even if things take time, I already feel lighter, more connected, and more open to receiving,' she said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Current Administration Approved the 2025 Food Card for Seniors Undo Retirees Who Collect Under $3,495/mo SS Could Now Be Entitled To These 'Extra' Benefits Undo Social Security Recipients Under $2,384/Mo Now Entitled To 12 "Kickbacks" (Tap for List) Undo 7 Things the New President Plans To Do for Seniors On SS This Year Undo 96.3% Of Amarillo Residents Are Not Taking Advantage Of This Benefit Undo Anjuum is best known for her roles in popular TV shows like Kundali Bhagya , Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani , and Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2. She was also a participant in the adventure based reality TV show Khatron Ke Khiladi last year, where she was eliminated early.
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Exclusive - Kundali Bhagya fame Anjuum Faakih to be seen in upcoming reality show Goriya Chali Gaon?
Actress Anjuum Faakih, who has carved a niche for herself with powerful performances in shows like Kundali Bhagya, Dabangii – Mulgii Aayi Re Aayi, and her fearless stint on Khatron Ke Khiladi 13, might soon be seen in an all-new avatar. Sources close to the show informs us that Anjuum is being approached for an upcoming reality show titled Goriya Chali Gaon. The buzz around her potential participation has already started creating quite the stir. According to insiders close to the production, the makers of Goriya Chali Gaon are in talks with Anjuum for the show. There is no official confirmation yet from the actress or the channel. Known for embracing unconventional roles and real-life challenges, Anjuum could be a perfect fit for the show's demanding and raw format. Goriyan Chali Gaon is inspired by the popular Marathi reality series Jau Bai Gavat but has been revamped on a grander scale for national audiences. The show features 12 popular female personalities from the entertainment world, placing them in a rustic Indian village far away from the hustle of city life. With no access to modern luxuries or gadgets, these women will have to adapt to rural living and perform various tasks that push them out of their comfort zones. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo The concept promises to highlight emotional growth, survival instincts, and bonding through shared experiences. Over the span of ten weeks, viewers will witness the transformation of these urban celebrities as they experience village life, participate in local chores, and engage with the cultural essence of rural India. If Anjuum signs on, her spirited personality and strong screen presence will surely stand out among the lineup. Anjuum's journey has always been one of breaking stereotypes whether it was opening up about personal struggles or choosing bold, unconventional roles. Seeing her take on a reality show like Goriya Chali Gaon would not only add to her versatile career but also give audiences a chance to see the real, unfiltered Anjuum in a whole new setting. What's in my bag Ft. Anjum Fakih |Kundali Bhagya| |Exclusive|
