'Gustaakh Ishq' actor Vijay Varma opens up about depression
Vijay Varma has opened up about dealing with depression, which he links to a tough relationship with his father.
On Rhea Chakraborty's podcast, the Darlings actor shared how his dad's unpredictable and short-tempered nature made things difficult at home.
Feeling pressured to join the family business, Varma chose instead to follow his passion for theater and left home to study at FTII.
How he started therapy and yoga
The 2020 lockdown made Varma feel even more isolated, pushing him to finally face his emotions.
Ira Khan (Aamir Khan's daughter) noticed he was struggling and encouraged him to join her Zoom workout sessions, which led him to seek therapy—a turning point for him.
Yoga also became a big part of how he manages stress now, though he admits feeling guilty about leaving his family behind.
Up next: you'll catch him in Gustaakh Ishq on November 21, 2025.