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This is what kept Rashmi Desai away from television all this while

Known for being a part of some brilliant fiction and non-fiction shows on Indian television, popular actress Rashmi Desai has been missing in action for a while now. She was last seen in Colors’ family drama Dil Se Dil Tak, which beamed its final episode on 1st June, 2018.

It has been almost a year since she has not taken up any new project. So, what has kept her busy all this while? Well, Rashmi has not been keeping well lately. Talking to an Indian daily, the 33-year-old actress opened up about the various health issues she has been facing of late.


"I have been dealing with health issues since the past few months. Last year, in December, I was diagnosed with Psoriasis, which is a skin problem. It takes a lot of time to be cured and some times, one isn't completely cured. Since the last four months, I was on a steroid treatment program which caused weight gain," she said.

The actress went on to add that she was not allowed to go out in the sun. "It also escalates due to stress but it was impossible not to be stressed out about the condition as I am an actor and in this business, an actor's face is everything," she added.

We all at Eastern Eye wish her a speedy recovery and return to health.

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Author Chetan Bhagat says the obsession with fame is harming Bollywood actors' mental health

Highlights:

  • Bhagat says some stars can’t enjoy meals if not photographed.
  • Author calls Bollywood a “drug house of fame.”
  • He left movies to focus on writing and moved to Dubai.
  • Sees industry as insecure, with friendships mostly transactional.
  • Believes creating stories gives him more satisfaction than films.

Chetan Bhagat says fame in Bollywood can take a serious toll on mental health. The bestselling author, whose novels like 3 Idiots and Kai Po Che! became major films, explained that many actors and directors struggle when their work doesn’t succeed. “There are actors who, when going to a restaurant, if they aren’t recognised, don’t enjoy the meal. They wonder, ‘No one came to click photos?’ Can you imagine what a sick life that is?” he said.

Bhagat added that the pressure of attention and constant public scrutiny can worsen insecurity. He recalled seeing stars fade over time, their mental health affected by the highs and lows of fame.

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