In the special session for Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 aired on February 12, 2025, Padukone encouraged students to identify the causes of their stress and express their feelings to someone they trust, helping them stay calm and focused during exams.
Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025: Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone addressed the issue of mental health and stress management during her participation in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Pariksha Pe Charcha. In the special session aired on February 12, 2025, Padukone encouraged students to identify the causes of their stress and express their feelings to someone they trust, helping them stay calm and focused during exams.
Shift to Informal Interactions in Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025
For the Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025, Prime Minister Modi opted for a more informal setting, taking students to Delhi’s iconic Sunder Nursery for a face-to-face interaction. This change in format allowed students to engage in open discussions with the Prime Minister and special guest Deepika Padukone.
Competition and Self-Reflection: Deepika Padukone’s Advice
During the session, Padukone emphasized the role of healthy competition and self-reflection in overcoming stress. “Competition is a part of life,” she said. “It’s not bad, but we must focus on our own strengths while working on our weaknesses. Recognizing this helps in tackling stress.”
The actress, who has openly discussed her battle with depression, shared her personal journey, urging students to embrace their strengths and learn how to find happiness in their abilities.
Managing Stress: Tips from Deepika Padukone
Deepika Padukone offered practical advice for managing stress, particularly for students preparing for board exams. “To manage stress, talk to your parents the night before exams,” she suggested. “Identify the cause of your stress and express it to someone you trust.”
She also shared three important mental health tips for students:
- Prioritize Sleep: “Sleep is a freely available superpower.”
- Get Fresh Air and Sunlight: "Go out for adequate sunlight and fresh air."
- Reach Out for Help: "Always reach out when you feel overwhelmed."
Padukone also emphasized the importance of patience, and suggested that students take short breaks to refresh their minds, so they can return to their studies with a renewed focus.
Breaking the Stigma Around Mental Health
The actress took a moment to discuss the stigma surrounding mental health in India. “Mental health used to be a stigma,” Padukone said. “But once I started talking about it, I felt free, light. Depression, anxiety, and stress can affect anyone at any time.”
She also mentioned the role of Prime Minister Modi’s ‘Exam Warriors’ book, where he advocates for students to “express, never suppress” their feelings. Padukone added that this mindset helps students live a happier and healthier life, especially during stressful exam periods.
Padukone’s Personal Struggles with Depression
CBSE released the CBSE Class 12 date sheet 2025 on November 20, 2024 on the official website- cbse.nic.in. The CBSE 12th board exams 2025 were held between February 15 and April 4, 2025 in pen and paper format.
The CBSE time table 2025 shares the exam dates, days and timings for all subjects along with the general instructions for students.
Students must note that they should finish their CBSE 12th syllabus and know the exam pattern. They must also solve and practice the CBSE 12th sample papers and previous years' question papers to prepare better for the exams.
Sharing her own experience, Padukone revealed how she began feeling helpless and hopeless despite a successful career. In 2014, after passing out due to exhaustion, it was her mother’s intervention that led her to seek professional help. Padukone’s openness about her depression diagnosis in 2015 has been instrumental in raising awareness and reducing the stigma associated with mental health in India.
Gratitude to PM and Encouragement for Students
Padukone expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Modi for offering students a platform to discuss mental health and stress management. She encouraged students to compete with themselves, and not with others. “Challenge yourself and learn from your competitors,” she advised, underscoring that focusing on personal growth is key.
Role of Technology and Gadgets in Board Exams
In addition to mental health and stress management, the Pariksha Pe Charcha session also explored topics like time management and the role of technology during exams. Prime Minister Modi will continue the series with YouTuber Gaurav Chaudhary (Technical Guruji) and Radhika Gupta, MD and CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund, in upcoming episodes.
In conclusion, Padukone’s candid sharing of her personal struggles with mental health, combined with her advice on stress management, provided invaluable guidance to students. As the board exams approach, her message of self-compassion, patience, and expression resonates with students striving to perform at their best while maintaining mental well-being.
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