Bollywood News

Popular Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone has revealed that sports has changed her life and helped her fight her two-year long depression. 

“Sport has taught me how to handle failure. It has also taught me how to handle success. It has kept me grounded. It has taught me humility,” the 30 year old actress said, adding, “Two years ago I struggled with depression. I was sinking. I almost gave up. But it was the athlete in me that gave me the strength to fight and never ever give up!” 

Appealing to the young minds, the actress wrote: "Every girl and every boy and every woman and every man, play a sport. Because it changed my life and it will change yours too. Sport has taught me how to survive. It has taught me how to fight! It has made me unstoppable."

The actress also mentioned about her father's formula to be perfect, "When I was growing up my father said to me, "To be the best, always remember the three D's - Discipline, Dedication and Determination. Follow your heart. Do what you are passionate about."