Key Points
- She called it the hardest phase of her life
- She credited husband Shaan and her family for their unwavering support
- Radhika emphasized that healing was possible with support
Mumbai, May 22. Bollywood stalwart singer Shaan’s wife Radhika Mukherjee has opened up about battling depression and called it “one of the hardest phases” of her life in an emotional birthday gratitude note.
Taking to her social media account, on the occasion of her birthday on May 21, Radhika penned a heartfelt message reflecting on her healing journey, growth, and also the unwavering support she received from her husband Shaam and family during difficult times.
Sharing the post, she wrote, “Thank you everyone for the beautiful birthday wishes, the love, the calls, the messages and the warmth. I felt every bit of it. This year feels different. Personal. Powerful. Full circle.”
Radhika further revealed that she had gone through severe depression and credited her husband Shaan and family for helping her navigate through the dark phase.
Radhika Mukherjee Reveals Her Battle with Depression
She wrote, “I’ve never hidden the fact that I went through depression. It was one of the hardest phases of my life. But I also never stopped believing that healing was possible and I know I could not have done it without the unwavering support of my family .. my husband @singer_shaan , my children @sohamukherji @maahiforyou my sisters and my parents who held me through it all.”
Radhika also shared how the last year transformed her emotionally and mentally as she worked towards self-awareness and healing. “Today, I stand in a very different space. Happier. Lighter. More aware. More authentic to who I truly am,” she added.
Radhika further went on to reveal that she recently received her diploma in ‘Integrative Counselling Therapy’, calling it the biggest gift she could give herself ahead of her birthday. “My present to myself this year was growth. And I think this may be my proudest birthday yet,” she wrote.
The Role of Family in Radhika's Healing Journey
For the uninitiated, Radhika Mukherjee is married to singer Shaan and the couple has two children together.
Talking about Shaan, the singer is known for hit songs like ‘Tanha Dil’, ‘Chand Sifarish’, and ‘Behti Hawa Sa Tha Woh’ and many more.
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Looking ahead: Radhika may continue to inspire others by sharing more about her mental health advocacy and upcoming projects with Shaan.
