How Four Words from Chiranjeevi Saved Pawan Kalyan's Life
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Telugu Superstar Pawan Kalyan Was Once On The Brink Of Suicide
Tollywood superstar and Jana Sena Chief Pawan Kalyan recently revealed he had battled debilitating depression and even contemplated suicide at one point. In an episode of the massively popular talk show Unstoppable With NBK, the Tholi Prema star said that he once hit rock bottom on the personal front.
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Flirting With Self Harm
‘Badri’ star Pawan Kalyan admitted that he was besieged with suicidal thoughts once, but he was saved from giving in to them by his elder brothers, superstar Chiranjeevi and veteran actor-producer Nagababu.
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What Led To Such Self Destructive Thoughts?
The ‘Vakeel Saab’ star revealed that several factors such as fragile health, coupled with academic pressures, caused him to spiral into depression. Pawan Kalyan, who is an asthma patient, stated that the frequent hospitalizations and the mounting pressure of exams caused him to almost take a drastic step at 17.
He said that he was never a social person. When faced with health problems and exam pressure, he reached a dead end and planned to take his own life by using the licensed revolver of his brother Chiranjeevi when he was not at home.
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Family Matters
For people going through a personal crisis, having a strong support system can make a world of difference. ‘Bangaram’ star Pawan Kalyan said that in those days, his elder siblings and sister-in-law Surekha (Naga Babu’s wife) came forward to his help. Chiranjeevi requested him to focus on living for him. "My brother told me, 'Just live for me. If you don't do anything, that's fine. But please live" he said.
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Invest In Hobbies
‘Power Star’ Pawan Kalyan said that he decided to channelise his energy in constructive activities such as reading, practicing Carnatic music, and perfecting martial arts.
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The Takeaway
Superstar Pawan Kalyan urged fans to stop comparing themselves to others, as it can really do a number on our self-esteem. He advised followers not to compare themselves to others and to focus on hard work instead of procrastination if they want a better tomorrow. " Be the best version of yourself," he added.
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Creating A Storm
Pawan Kalyan created history as his party Jana Sena scored a decisive victory in the Lok Sabha elections, 2024. The Power Star has now begun his new innings in politics as the Deputy CM of Andhra Pradesh. In a congratulatory speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described him as not a force of nature. “Yeh Pawan nahi, Aandhi hain,” praised the PM.
