Deepika Padukone announced that she has been appointed as India’s first Mental Health Ambassador by the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. The actor shared the news on her Instagram account on World Mental Health Day, calling the honour “deeply special.”She shared a picture with Union Health Minister JP Nadda and Punya Salila Srivastava, writing, “On World Mental Health Day, I am deeply honoured to be appointed as the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare’s first-ever Mental Health Ambassador.”
Deepika Padukone on nation’s mental health initiatives
Deepika also spoke about India’s growing focus on mental health. In her caption she further wrote “Led by our Hon. Prime Minister @narendramodi, our nation has taken meaningful steps to place mental health at the heart of public health. Through my own journey and work we’ve done at @tlllfoundation over the past decade, I’ve seen how much is possible when we come together to build a mentally healthy India.”
Deepika Padukone expressed eagerness to collaborate with ministry
She also expressed excitement to work closely with the ministry, “I look forward to working under the guidance of Shri. @jpnaddaofficial and the @mohfwindia to strengthen India’s mental health framework further.”
Ranveer Singh praises Deepika Padukone’s new role
Reacting to her announcement on Instagram, her husband and actor Ranveer Singh expressed happines. He took the the comments section and wrote, “So proud of you 👏🏽 ❤️.”
Deepika Padukone’s upcoming film projects
On the professional front, Deepika is currently working on Shah Rukh Khan’s highly anticipated ‘King’, which also stars Suhana Khan and Abhishek Bachchan. Apart from this, she will next appear in director Atlee’s upcoming action drama opposite Allu Arjun.
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