Pakistani actor Fawad Khan made his Bollywood debut in 2014 opposite Sonam Kapoor in ‘Khoobsurat’. He later appeared in hit films like ‘Kapoor & Sons’ and ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’. But behind the fame and applause, he once revealed a more vulnerable side. Despite his widespread fame and the adulation he received, Khan bravely opened up about the significant mental health struggles he faced during his illustrious career.
When Fawad admitted that insecurity comes with the industry
In a past interview with Pinkvilla, Fawad opened up about how the industry affected his mental well-being. He said, “Well, I think it’s a business of vanity. There is insecurity; to a certain degree, everyone faces that insecurity.”
Fawad admitted that he didn’t think he was the right person to give advice on the matter, but still offered a thoughtful message: “I think the best way to tackle it is.. I don’t think I am the right person to give this advice because I think there are people who have gone through far greater struggles than I have. I have been very lucky, I have been very fortunate, and I am very grateful for that. But I think let things happen at their own pace. Let things happen. When the time is right, things will happen. Patience is the key.”
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Why Fawad stays away from social media
The ‘Zindagi Gulzar Hai’ actor further explained why he chooses to stay away from social media and keeps his personal life private. He said, “But more than that, if you are dedicated to the craft, be dedicated to the craft in a way that is your own, and just turn off that switch.”He then pointed out the pressure that comes with constantly being online. “This is why I have always been against social media; it puts you in a very vulnerable position, and you feel like you’re losing out on a lot. The world is racing ahead, and you are left behind. That is the pitfall,” he concluded.
