EXCLUSIVE: Lataa Saberwal REACTS To Pressure Of Fame And Success, Actors Committing Suicides; Defends, “The Industry Is Not Bad”

As conversations around mental health and the pressures of the entertainment industry continue to grow, Lataa Saberwal has shared her candid perspective. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Bubble, the actress addressed the recent rise in suicides among aspiring actors and emphasised the importance of self-reflection over blaming the industry. While acknowledging that fame, comparisons, and career struggles can take a toll on mental well-being, she believes individuals must first understand the root cause of their distress before holding the industry responsible. Scroll down to read what she said and watch the full interview.

Lataa Saberwal REACTS To Industry Fame And Success’ Pressure

When asked about the pressure of being in the entertainment industry and rising actors’ suicides, Lata Saberwal said, “It depends on how you take it. I always say, hamesha apne andar jhaank ke dekho—hum kahan galat ho rahe hain? Hamesha industry ko mat bolo. Fame mila hai, achhi baat hai. Agar nahi mil raha hai, toh industry kya karegi? Kahan se fame laake aapko de degi? It depends on you—what kind of work you’re getting, what choices you’re making. Agar aapko woh nahi mil raha jo aap chahte ho, toh it’s your decision whether you want to step out or pull the plug.”

She continued, “Agar wahan rehna hi aapki mental health ko affect kar raha hai, toh it’s better not to stay there than to keep suffering. Har cheez ke liye pehle apne andar jhaankna padega. Yeh samajhna hoga ki humare andar yeh disturbance create hona kahan se shuru hua. Kya mujhe kam fame mil raha hai? Kya main comparison mein ja rahi hoon? Ya mujhe kam paise mil rahe hain? Jo bhi cheez aapko affect kar rahi hai, pehle usse treat karo. Aur phir bhi main yahi kahungi—the industry is not bad. Aur kaunsi industry bahut achhi hoti hai? Bas yahi baat hai. Kyunki yeh industry exposed hai, sab kuch khula hua hai, isliye yeh zyada badnaam hai.”

Several prominent Indian television actors have tragically died by suicide in recent years. This highlights the intense emotional and mental health struggles faced by some in the entertainment industry. Some recent cases include Sanchita Ugale, 22, Tunisha Sharma, 20, and Vaishali Takkar, 30. Previous cases include Pratyusha Banerjee, 24, Kushal Punjabi, 42, Sameer Sharma, 44, VJ Chitra, 28, and Manmeet Grewal, 32. These incidents underscore the urgent need for mental health awareness and support within the industry.

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