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Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Mahesh Bhatt claims Parveen Babi should have withdrawn from Bollywood due to her ‘spiralling into madness'
Mahesh Bhatt and Parveen Babi 's relationship is not hidden from anyone. The actress was dealing with her mental health concerns even at the time. But since it was during the 1970s, Babi was never really formally diagnosed. During a recent interview, the filmmaker spoke about how she should have withdrawn from the industry as she had a physiological vulnerability. Despite that, she was trying to fit herself back into the competitive world. Mahesh Bhatt recalls Parveen Babi's final days In the Himanshu Mehta Show, Mahesh Bhatt recalled Parveen Babi's final days. He claimed that despite her vulnerable condition, she couldn't distance herself from the limelight. The filmmaker revealed that all attempts were made to make the late actress realise that once she had that kind of breakdowns, there was no way she should try to fit herself back in this fiercely competitive space. Mahesh further added, 'But I think once you have tasted this business, the high of the arc lights, it's very difficult to turn your back on it. But what happened to her was an unimaginable tragedy.' Mahesh Bhatt recalls Parveen Babi's last words In the same interview, Mahesh Bhatt also spoke about Parveen Babi's last words, which were 'dar lagta hai' (I feel scared). He also revealed that though she always showed only the glamorous side to the world, she was a simple woman at heart. 'Behind closed doors, she was a simple woman from Junagadh, Gujarat, who wanted to put oil in her hair and cook food at home. But the clothes she used to wear were very glamorous, so that she looked like a superstar. But on the inside, she was a simple girl.' Mahesh Bhatt on Parveen Babi's past life Earlier in an interview with BBC News Hindi, Mahesh shared that Parveen rarely mentioned her past marriage, but the topic occasionally surfaced during visits from her mother, who came from Junagadh. According to Bhatt, Parveen's mother would occasionally mention that she had once been married, but her husband had moved to Pakistan and never returned. This came up during the time Bhatt was living with Parveen. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more such updates.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mahesh Bhatt recalls Parveen Babi's haunting words 'darr lagta hai': 'What happened to her was an unimaginable tragedy'
Mahesh Bhatt reflects on Parveen Babi's tragic decline, highlighting her struggle with mental health amidst the pressures of stardom. He recounts her inability to relinquish fame despite needing to step away, revealing the vulnerability beneath her glamorous persona. Bhatt witnessed her descent into paranoia and fear, emphasizing the painful end to their relationship and her eventual passing in 2005. Mahesh Bhatt has once again reflected on his deeply personal and painful chapter with Parveen Babi , the late actress who was once at the peak of stardom but struggled silently with her mental health. In a recent interview, Bhatt recounted her final years, shedding light on the emotional turmoil she faced behind the glitz and glamour of showbiz—and how her inner fears ultimately consumed her. A Tragic Decline Amid the Spotlight During his appearance on The Himanshu Mehta Show, Bhatt spoke about Parveen's final years, calling her decline a heartbreaking tragedy. He shared that although many around her tried to help her step away from the intense pressures of the film industry due to her mental health struggles, she found it difficult to let go of the fame and attention. According to Bhatt, her condition required her to distance herself from the spotlight, but the emotional pull of stardom made that nearly impossible. The Woman Behind the Glamour The filmmaker recalled how, despite the glamorous image Parveen projected to the world, she was deeply vulnerable and lived with a constant sense of fear. He shared that beneath the polished, superstar persona was a simple woman from Junagadh, Gujarat—someone who found joy in everyday things like cooking at home and oiling her hair. Her outward style may have reflected stardom, but her true self was far removed from the glitter of the film industry. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Witnessing Her Breakdown Firsthand In an earlier conversation with BBC News Hindi, Mahesh Bhatt opened up about witnessing Parveen Babi's mental health struggles firsthand. He recalled watching her transition from a poised, glamorous star to someone gripped by paranoia and fear. He described returning home one evening to find her visibly shaken and hiding in a corner, convinced that someone was out to harm her. According to him, she was suffering from schizophrenia—an ordeal he experienced closely as she gradually unraveled. Mahesh Bhatt revealed he tried his best to help Parveen Babi through her mental health struggles, but their relationship ended painfully. She passed away in 2005.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Parveen Babi's ex-boyfriend Kabir Bedi urged her to seek help for 'mental health': Here's what it means, types of mental health disorders, signs, and treatment
When actor Kabir Bedi opened up recently about his final days with Parveen Babi, it wasn't gossip. It was a warning about how untreated mental illness can take down even the brightest minds. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now As Kabir Bedi recalled in his interview with Siddharth Kannan, he shared how he urged Parveen Babi, one of India's most iconic stars, to seek psychiatric help when she began experiencing hallucinations and paranoia. 'Paranoid minds are scared of everything,' he said, recalling how she shut him out after he pushed for treatment. Parveen's slow withdrawal from public life and her untimely death in 2005 were tragic. But they weren't random. They were symptoms of something bigger — the mental health struggles she never got to name, never got to treat. Her story is not just about fame and fall, it's about stigma, fear, and a medical condition left to spiral. So let's step back and know what 'mental illness' actually means, how it shows up, and how it can be treated. What is mental health and why does it matter Mental health isn't just about being happy or sad. It's how we think, feel, and act. It affects how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. According to the World Health Organization, mental health is a state of well-being where a person can cope with life, realise their abilities, work productively, and contribute to their community. When that balance is off, and symptoms persist or get worse, it may be a sign of a mental health condition. For someone like Parveen, who reportedly experienced hallucinations, delusions, and social isolation, the signs were clear. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now But stigma — especially in public life — can make those symptoms easier to hide than treat. Common types of mental health disorders There's no single shape or size when it comes to mental illness. Here are some of the main types: Mood Disorders: These include depression and bipolar disorder. People may feel persistent sadness, hopelessness, or emotional highs and lows that disrupt their lives. Anxiety Disorders: The most common mental illnesses. Symptoms include constant worry, panic attacks, phobias, or obsessive behaviours that interfere with daily life. Schizophrenia: Conditions like schizophrenia involve hallucinations, paranoia, and distorted thinking. Many people with psychosis believe things that aren't real or hear voices that others can't. Trauma-Related Disorders: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop after severe trauma. It includes flashbacks, avoidance, and hypervigilance. Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders: Unwanted, recurring thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours (compulsions), such as checking, counting, or hand-washing. Mental illness doesn't always look dramatic. Sometimes it's silent, showing up as fatigue, avoidance, or even just numbness. Risk factors that can lead to mental health issues Mental illness doesn't strike randomly. Certain factors raise the risk: Childhood trauma (neglect, abuse, early loss) Chronic stress (financial trouble, relationship breakdowns) Genetics (family history of mental illness) Substance abuse Isolation and loneliness Medical conditions (like chronic pain, hormonal imbalance) Parveen, despite her fame, experienced loneliness and intense media scrutiny. She also lived abroad for long periods, sometimes disconnected from her community. That isolation may have worsened her condition. Warning signs of mental health problems According to Medical News Today, here's what to watch for: Withdrawal from friends, work, or social events Dramatic changes in mood or behaviour Trouble sleeping or eating Trouble focusing or thinking clearly Hearing voices or believing things that aren't real Intense fear or sadness that won't go away Talking about hopelessness or suicide None of these should be brushed off. If something feels off for more than two weeks, it's worth checking. How mental health conditions are diagnosed There's no blood test for depression, as per Medical News Today. No X-ray for anxiety. Mental health diagnosis is done by specialists — psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists — using: Medical exams to rule out physical causes Lab tests, sometimes to check for hormonal imbalances Psychiatric evaluations, including interviews and standard questionnaires Diagnostic criteria from the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) It's a careful process. And it works if someone is willing to go. Mental health disorders treatments that help According to Medical News Today, many options exist and they work. Psychotherapy (Talk Therapy) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps people reframe negative thinking Trauma-informed therapy is used for PTSD Family therapy helps rebuild support systems Medications Antidepressants (like SSRIs) for depression or anxiety Antipsychotics for hallucinations or delusions Mood stabilisers for bipolar disorder Lifestyle and support Daily movement and exercise Reducing alcohol and drug use Good sleep routines Mindfulness and meditation Peer support or support groups For severe cases, advanced treatments like Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) or Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) are used, especially when nothing else works. 5 common myths about mental health Myth Truth Mental illness is rare 1 in 5 adults experiences it yearly It's a sign of weakness It's a medical condition, like asthma or diabetes People with mental illness are dangerous Most are not violent and are more likely to be victims Therapy is for 'crazy' people Therapy is for anyone facing emotional difficulty Medications change your personality They help regulate symptoms, not erase who you are Related FAQs What are auditory hallucinations? Hearing voices or sounds that aren't real. It's common in mental health disorders like schizophrenia. How can families help someone in denial? Gently. Don't label or confront aggressively. Offer to go with them to a doctor. Keep showing up. Is recovery from mental illness possible? Yes. With the right treatment, many live full, productive lives.
Pink Villa
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Kabir Bedi on his sensational romance with Parveen Babi: 'I had a home and I wanted to start my life again with her there'
Kabir Bedi and Parveen Babi's infamous relationship makes for one of the most interesting chapters of Bollywood. Though they did not date for a long time, there are several stories about them. In a recent interview, the veteran actor revealed how the late actress struggled with her mental health, and despite offering help, she refused. Kabir Bedi on trying to help Parveen Babi with her mental illness Talking to Siddharth Kannan, Kabir Bedi stated that Parveen Babi 's biggest fear was that if people got to know about her mental instability in the industry, then she would not get any work. These two got together after the actor's separation from his wife, Protima Gauri, and her relationship with Danny Denzongpa ended. It was during their relationship that Bedi came to know about Babi's mental health. Kabir further stated that Parveen had accompanied him to London when he left India. The actor wanted to start a new life with her there and wanted her to sort out her treatment there. But she did not want any doctor to know about her condition. Kabir Bedi was a well-known name not just in Bollywood but also in Europe after his role as Sandokan. He further added that Parveen has even thought of leaving the film industry and staying with him. But Parveen did not like the pressure the actor was putting on her for the treatment, and she returned to India. It was the same time when her film Amar Akbar Anthony was released, and she had started getting work in the Hindi film industry again. Was Parveen Babi insecure of Kabir Bedi's stardom in Europe? Responding to this question, Kabir Bedi replied, 'This is true because she was the bigger star in India, and I was the star in Europe. People were not giving her the respect that she was getting in India.' Parveen Babi's condition worsened in the end, and she passed away in 2005. She was 50 years old when she breathed her last, and her remains were found 3 days after her passing. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more such updates.
Indian Express
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Parveen Babi banished Kabir Bedi a year before her death; Mahesh Bhatt saw her worst mood swings: ‘You also think I'm mad'
Late actor Parveen Babi's life story remains one of the most tragic tales to come out of the Hindi film industry. In a recent interaction, actor Kabir Bedi, who was in a brief relationship with Parveen, spoke about witnessing the early stages of her mental health struggles. He also recalled seeing Parveen just a year before her death in 2005. During an interaction with Filmfare, Kabir admitted that Parveen's biggest fear was people finding out about her mental health issues when she was the biggest star in the country, as she feared it would end her career. He said, 'This was her biggest fear that if people found out that she has any mental instability, the industry would stop taking her. Can you imagine from her point of view having so much beauty and talent and films being offered to you but trying to conceal your mental problem from everybody, because if you let them know, they will drop you like a hot potato.' Kabir Bedi revealed that he persuaded Parveen Babi to seek help while they were in London, but the actress refused to heed his advice. He recalled, 'I advised Parveen to see someone in London because there were best people to treat her there and also she was away from all this, but she wouldn't hear of it. She didn't like the pressure that I was putting on her and, at the same time, her film Amar Akbar Anthony in India became a huge hit. She decided to return to India and went on to do many more films, but battling through the most terrible problems all the while. About that period… Mahesh Bhatt would know more about it because he was with her.' For the unversed, Parveen Babi started dating filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt after she parted ways with Kabir Bedi. Talking about working with Parveen while being in a relationship with her, Kabir said, 'She was very professional our relationship never entered the set. She had mood swings but they weren't as bad as what Mahesh saw later on. Mahesh saw the worst of it.' After Parveen Babi and Kabir Bedi parted ways, the latter was villainised and blamed for their breakup, with many claiming it triggered Parveen's mental instability. Speaking about the same and why he didn't defend himself at that time, Kabir shared, 'I was demonised but I thought that I could either clear up the misunderstanding and make her look bad or just keep quiet and let her get the sympathy and get the roles so that she can reestablish herself and her career. I spoke about it five years later at the Filmfare.' The Kismat actor also recalled meeting Parveen just a year before her death. He shared, 'I met her a year before she passed away. She was laying beside the pool, sunning herself and she said, 'Oh, Kabir.' She was embarassed to see me, she had changed a lot. She told me, 'I'm fine but people think I'm mad.' I told her, 'You have made accusations against people and naturally they will have an opinion.' She looked at me and said, 'You also think I'm mad. You are one of them. I don't want to see you again. Please leave.' I wished her well and left. I was sorry to see her in that state. But she had a flat and she was looked after, she was working as an interior designer.'
