Vijay Varma recalls Ira Khan’s support during his battle with depression

Updated On: 09 November, 2025 10:18 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Vijay Varma recalled battling severe depression and anxiety during the lockdown, feeling isolated and afraid. He credited Ira Khan and Gulshan Devaiah for support and turned to therapy and yoga to heal

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Vijay Varma is one of the most versatile actors in Bollywood, who has always entertained us with his acting chops. In a recent interview, he opened up about his battle with depression during the lockdown, revealing how isolation and loneliness took a serious toll on his mental health. He shared how Aamir Khan’s daughter Ira Khan helped him during that phase.

Vijay Varma on battling depression

In a conversation with Rhea Chakraborty, Vijay Varma recalled the lockdown period, and said, “I was all alone in an apartment in Mumbai. Luckily, I had a small terrace — I could see the sky, be with the elements. Otherwise, I would’ve gone mad. Actually, I did." He said that being all alone for months was very tough, and he felt extremely lonely and afraid. “And then one day, I realised — why can’t I move from my couch for four days? What’s going on?" recalled Vijay Varma.

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