Did you know Shah Rukh Khan helped Kapil Sharma quit drinking alcohol and fight anxiety?

Being a celebrity might seem glorious from the outside, but, not many can understand the struggles that come with fame and success. Behind their big smiles, celebs hide a side of themselves that they aren’t comfortable sharing. Comedian and host Kapil Sharma, however, doesn’t believe in hiding behind a mask and he has often spoken about his struggles with anxiety and alcoholism.

After tasting success like never before, Kapil’s career saw a downfall after he turned into a chronic alcoholic. But, he quickly got back on track and dealt with anxiety and alcoholism with the help of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan.

During the trailer launch of Firangi, Kapil Sharma had revealed that it was SRK who had guided and helped him to get back in shape, physically and mentally. The comedian shared that it was the advice that he got from the superstar that helped him deal with suicidal thoughts, anxiety and depression.

“I could not step on the stage to perform and would cancel the shoot. I suffered from anxiety and drank myself silly. I would stay locked up in the office with my pet dog. People stopped coming on the show and I went off the radar. One of my close friends asked me to shift to his seaside apartment. He thought a change of scenery would be good for me. As I saw the wide expanse of the sea from his balcony, I felt like jumping into it. I was depressed; it felt like the world was gunning for me,” Kapil shared.

Elaborating further on his struggles with depression, Kapil said, “The media used to tell so much about me that I’m an alcoholic and all. I never had a PR to control all the image bashing. Then, there is Twitter and all this pressure. Now, I am impulsive – that’s just the way I am. I can’t do anything about it. However I may be, one thing is certain that I am a complete pure-hearted soul. All this negative publicity had put me in depression.”