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Indian Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Wanted to hit my head on the wall': Shilpa Shirodkar on returning to India due to depression, be close to sister Namrata; emotional cost of buried grief
Shilpa Shirodkar, one of Bollywood's most recognisable faces in the 1990s, recently reflected on battling depression and the powerful support system that helped her through it. Having taken a 13-year hiatus from acting to raise her family in London, Shilpa eventually returned to India, not to reclaim her career, but to be closer to her sister, Namrata Shirodkar, following the devastating loss of both her parents. 'I didn't get films and I didn't try also. I didn't even try for television also. In fact, when I came back to India, I wasn't in a great mental state. I had lost my parents, and I was in really bad depression. And I actually came back to India to be next to my sister (Namrata Shirodkar). I had nothing on my mind about work,' she shared in a conversation with Pinkvilla. Her husband, Aparesh, made a profound personal sacrifice to support her decision: 'In 2010, when I decided to come back, Aparesh's career was at its peak, but he realised that I needed to come back, and he left everything and came back.' Despite having no intentions of returning to the screen, Shilpa eventually found herself acting again and even producing for television. But behind that professional re-emergence was a painful period marked by overwhelming emotional distress: 'I used to cry a lot, I had no control over my tears. Even when anything good happened, still I couldn't stop crying. I had become a robot, and wasn't interested in anything. I had put on so much weight, I had dark circles, I had no interest in life. I used to not go out, don't do anything, was just doing things because I had a young child, dropping her and picking her up from school. Wasn't talking to anyone at home. If I talked, there was misunderstanding. In fact, I just wanted to hit my head on the wall.' Counselling psychologist Athul Raj tells 'Unresolved grief-related depression often hides in plain sight. The person might be going about their daily life, showing up at work, and making small talk, but inside, they feel emotionally shut down.' A post shared by Shilpa Shirodkar Ranjit (@shilpashirodkar73) He adds that situational sadness usually has a clear cause, like a breakup or disappointment, and tends to ease with support or time. 'Burnout comes from prolonged stress, often work-related, and while it's exhausting, it usually improves with rest or lifestyle changes. But unresolved grief is different. It comes from a loss that was never fully processed. The grief was either ignored, dismissed, or pushed away, and it settled into the body like a weight,' notes Raj. In Indian families, he says, people are often told to be strong, to move on quickly, or to avoid talking about pain. Over time, these unspoken emotions build up. They don't disappear. They show up as fatigue, irritability, emotional numbness, or chronic sadness. Spousal support can be a lifeline when someone is going through depression, says Raj, adding, 'It's not about having the answers or fixing things. It's about being emotionally present when the person feels most lost. When someone is depressed, their inner world can feel dark, empty, and disconnected. In that space, a partner's steady presence becomes a quiet but powerful reminder that they're not alone.' That said, he mentions that supporting someone through depression is hard. It can feel confusing and draining. 'Partners often don't know what to say or do. They might fear saying the wrong thing or feel helpless watching someone they love struggle. That's why partners need support too. They need space to express their own emotions, understand what depression really is, and learn what helps and what doesn't,' he stresses.
Pink Villa
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Namrata Shirodkar turns heads in ruched gown, shares adorable BFF moment with daughter Sitara
Former actress and diva Namrata Shirodkar never fails to impress with her stunning fashion choices. From ethnic to western, the star wife's social media is a testament to her glam getups. She recently attended an event with her daughter, Sitara, in Mumbai and it's safe to say that she was dressed to impress. Namrata Shirodkar's perfect pink ruched gown look In the video, Namrata Shirodkar posed for the paparazzi outside the venue for the Miss World 2025 event in the city. The diva opted for a ruched pink gown which had symmetric folds all over it, adding a perfect silhouette appearance. She tied up her hair in a high bun and chose statement accessories such as layered neckpieces, sleek chokers, minimal earrings, and rings. Sitara Ghattamaneni's elegant look in red Not just Namrata, but her daughter Sitara Ghattamaneni was also present at the special event. The little one looked elegantly dressed in a red-hued ribbed dress. She kept her hair open, opted for minimal makeup, and accessorized with a sleek pendant. The duo held hands as they posed for the shutterbugs before proceeding to step inside their car. Namrata Shirodkar's comment on Sitara's acting debut Mahesh Babu and Namrata's daughter Sitara Ghattamaneni has frequently grabbed attention for her possible debut as an actor. Being one of the most popular star kids in the block, there seems to be quite the anticipation over the same. Previously too, at an event, the doting mom had carefully silenced all the buzz. Speaking to the press, she highlighted, 'She (Sitara) is just 12 years old now, so there's a lot of time left for us to discuss it.'
Indian Express
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Miss World 2025: Chiranjeevi, Vijay Deverakonda and Sonu Sood attend event, Jacqueline Fernandez and Ishaan Khatter rock the stage
The 72nd Miss World ceremony was hosted at the Hitex Exhibition Centre in Hyderabad on Saturday. Miss Thailand Opal Suchata Chuangsri was crowned Miss World 2025 at the grand event attended by the who's who of the entertainment world. While the global event saw the presence of Miss World 2017 and actor Manushi Chhillar, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, Megastar Chiranjeevi, Sonu Sood, Vijay Deverakonda, Rana Daggubati, and Namrata Shirodkar, among others, Bollywood stars Jacqueline Fernandez and Ishaan Khatter wowed the audience with high-energy performances Several inside videos and photos from the event have surfaced on social media. Dressed in an all-white outfit, Jacqueline was seen performing to her latest hit songs. Meanwhile, Ishaan impressed the audience with his moves to the chartbuster 'Naatu Naatu' from RRR. A post shared by Pageantreels (@pageantreels) One of the highlights of the event was the presentation of the Miss World Humanitarian Award to actor Sonu Sood. Sharing a photo, the actor's wife Sonali Sood wrote, 'Youngest ever humanitarian award at the global platform. Proud of you.' Manushi Chhillar too shared an inside photo from the event and wrote, 'What a spectacular evening celebrating beauty, purpose and power. #MissWorld2025.' A post shared by Manushi Chhillar (@manushi_chhillar) Namrata Shirodkar shared a series of pictures and added, 'So much beauty, elegance, and heart on one stage — congratulations to all the amazing contestants. You were all incredible. ❤️ What a magical evening! It was also so lovely meeting the wonderful #JuliaMorley 🤗❤ Biggest cheers for @suchaaata — Miss Thailand — Miss World 2025! 🌟.' A post shared by Namrata Shirodkar (@namratashirodkar) See more photos and videos from the Miss World 2025 ceremony: #VijayDeverakonda :)❤️ — :) (@rwdyrushiee) June 1, 2025 Telangana CM Revanth reddy and Megastar Chiranjeevi at miss world grand finale event. She won heart of Listners Missworld thailand 2025#MissWorldThailand2025#MissWorld2025 #mono — Gaurav (@xgauravInc) May 31, 2025 The 72nd Miss World marked Telangana's first time hosting the prestigious event. It was also the third time India has hosted the pageant, following previous editions in 1996 and 2024. The 72nd Miss World winner Opal Suchata Chuangsri received a prize money of Rs 8.5 crore on Saturday.
Hindustan Times
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
'Miss India' Namrata Shirodkar flaunts rare glam look at Miss World 2025 ceremony in Hyderabad; Sitara is stunning too
Namrata Shirodkar loves to keep it natural when it comes to her daily looks and outfits. But on Saturday, as she attended the 72nd Miss World ceremony in Hyderabad, the actor and former beauty queen decked up to the nines. Namrata, who herself was crowned Miss India in 1993, attended the event with daughter Sitara. On Sunday, she shared a bunch of selfies with other guests, including former Miss World Manushi Chillar and actor Sonu Sood. 'So much beauty, elegance, and heart on one stage — congratulations to all the amazing contestants. You were all incredible. ❤️ What a magical evening! It was also so lovely meeting the wonderful #JuliaMorley 🤗❤️ Biggest cheers for @suchaaata — Miss Thailand — Miss World 2025!' Namrata, part of the jury, wore a peach-pink outfit and flaunted a sleek updo. Sitara, her daughter with actor Mahesh Babu, wore a red dress and also some glam makeup. A post shared by Namrata Shirodkar (@namratashirodkar) The Miss World ceremony was planned in India for the third time. First ever Miss World pageant was held in Bengaluru in 1996, two years after Aishwarya Rai won the crown in 1994 and last year, Delhi and Mumbai hosted the 71st Miss World. Opal Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand took the crown. Ethiopia's Hasset Dereje was crowned First Runner-Up, Poland's Maja Klajda Second Runner-Up and the Third Runner-Up went to Aurelie Joachim of Martinique. India could not make it to top 8 list. The grand finale was hosted by Stephanie del Valle (Miss World 2016) alongside Indian presenter Sachiin Kumbhar. Rana Daggubati presented the Miss World Humanitarian Award to Sonu Sood. The other juries include Sudha Reddy, Global Ambassador for Beauty With a Purpose in 2025, Manushi Chhillar (winner of Miss World 2017) and Telangana Special Chief Secretary (Tourism) Jayesh Ranjan. Julia Morley CBE, Chairwoman of Miss World, headed the jury and announced the winner of the 72nd Miss World.
Pink Villa
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Namrata Shirodkar flaunts new look in bob haircut as she chills with her pets at home
Mahesh Babu's wife and former actress, Namrata Shirodkar, is a true-blue fashionista, and her social media handle is proof of the same. The star wife has left audiences intrigued with her latest picture, as she flaunts a new hairdo while relaxing with her pets at home. Namrata Shirodkar aces the classic bob hair look Taking to her Instagram Stories, Namrata Shirodkar shared a picture of herself from home, where she's seen chilling with her pet dogs while sitting on a flight of stairs. She looked effortlessly cool in a white shirt paired with blue denim. However, it was her latest hairdo that truly stole the spotlight. The diva appeared to have trimmed her hair into a chic bob cut, perfectly complementing her signature style. A pair of glasses and furry flip-flop slippers added just the right touch of drama to complete her laid-back yet fashionable look. Namrata Shirodkar's recent trip to Rome A few days ago, Namrata Shirodkar embarked on a family trip to Rome with her daughter Sitara Ghattamaneni, son Gautam, and husband Mahesh Babu. The mother-daughter duo actively shared glimpses of their European getaway on social media, delighting fans with their travel diaries. Interestingly, in one of the pictures posted by Sitara on Instagram, she and Namrata were seen twinning in matching white T-shirts and denim jeans. The adorable snap had everyone commenting on how the duo looked more like sisters than mother and daughter. Mahesh Babu and Namrata Shirodkar's daughter, Sitara, has often grabbed attention for her charming personality and natural poise. At just 12 years old, she has already made a mark as a budding fashionista and social media influencer. Sitara has also featured in advertisements for jewelry and apparel brands, showcasing her growing presence in the spotlight. Previously, at an event, Namrata was asked about the possibility of her daughter making her acting debut anytime soon. In response, she said, 'She (Sitara) is just 12 years old now, so there's a lot of time left for us to discuss it.'
