Published 20:17 IST, November 17th 2024

India's Got Latent Winner Jokes About Deepika's 'Break Up Wala Depression' On Samay Raina's Show

A comedian on India's Got Latent said that Deepika Padukone doesn't know what "real depression" is as she spoke about her motherhood and post-partum.

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India's Got Latent: Samay Raina's "talent" hunt show that is available for viewing on YouTube has been trending ever since its release. In latest episode, panel of judges included Raghu Ram of Roies fame and comedian Tanmay Bhat, among ors. One of contestants, who ended up winning prize money, joked about Deepika Pukone's depression while she compared it to her post-partum. joke did not land well with many as snippets from episode quickly went viral on social media.

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When Deepika opened up about her depression battle

actress, who came out in 2015 as having battled depression, runs Live Love Laugh Foundation, which aims to help those struggling with ir mental health. Kalki 2898 star shared that she overcame it with help of medical professionals and support from her family. Deepika said that she even "felt suicidal at times," but medications helped her get better.

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Deepika Pukone opened up about depression in 2015 | Image: X

Many ories have been afloat about which incident pushed her towards a mental breakdown and some believe that it was a breakup that led her to his health battle. In latest episode of India's Got Latent, Banti Banerjee, a stand-up comedian, joked that Deepika does know what "real depression" is.

Comedian questions Deepika's ‘break-up wala depression’

Talking about her own experience of embracing morhood and post-partum depression, Banti said, "Deepika Pukone also became a mor recently. Now she knows what depression really looks like." This elicited laughter from audience. "I am not trying to insult break up wala depression. Actually, I am. What is break up wala depression? Actually, depression happens when your sleep breaks and your kid wakes in middle of night. Jiska jiska break up wala depression hota hai y should go through post-partum. Sab bhool jayenge," Banti ded.

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She ended up winning show and prize money, but many on social media were divided over her joke about Deepika's battle with depression. latest episode of India's Got Latent has got over 7 million views in 24 hours.

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20:17 IST, November 17th 2024