Singer-rapper Honey Singh recently shared his struggles with bipolar disorder during a conversation on actor Rhea Chakraborty’s podcast, Chapter 2. In the teaser shared by Rhea on Instagram, Honey candidly spoke about his mental health journey and the challenges he faced. The full episode is set to air on January 17.
Honey Singh and Rhea Talk About Bipolar Disorder
During the conversation, Honey Singh called himself a “mental patient” and admitted that his case of bipolar disorder was severe. He said, “Main itne in-depth gaya hua itna kharab case hoon bi-polar disorder ka. Ek mental patient hoon main aaj bhi (I’ve gone in-depths, I’m such a bad case of bipolar disorder. I’m still a mental patient today).”
Rhea Chakraborty acknowledged how difficult it is to understand people with bipolar disorder and thanked Honey for surviving his struggles. She said his journey brought her both tears of sadness and joy when she watched his Netflix documentary. Honey responded with a smile, saying, “Akbar The Great is meeting Alexander The Great. Two fighters are meeting.”
Rhea’s podcast, Chapter 2, has previously featured notable guests like Aamir Khan, Sushmita Sen, Farhan Akhtar, and others.
About Honey Singh’s Documentary
In December 2024, Netflix released a documentary titled Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous, directed by Mozez Singh and produced by Sikhya Entertainment. The film gives viewers an intimate look into Honey Singh’s life, exploring both his success and struggles.
Honey, whose real name is Hirdesh Singh, became one of India’s most popular hip-hop artists with chartbusters like Brown Rang, Angrezi Beat, and Dope Shope. However, his career hit a rough patch when he disappeared from the spotlight for several years. Later, he revealed he had been battling mental health issues, including bipolar disorder and addiction.
Honey Singh’s Mental Health Journey
In past interviews, Honey Singh has opened up about how his condition affected him deeply. He shared that even doctors found it challenging to understand his mental health. Honey once said he felt like he had “died” during his lowest phase but gradually fought his way back.
Why Conversations Like These Matter
Rhea Chakraborty and Honey Singh’s discussion sheds light on the importance of understanding mental health conditions like bipolar disorder. Their candid conversation highlights the struggles individuals face and the strength it takes to fight through them.
Honey Singh’s story is a testament to resilience and survival, inspiring others to seek help and keep fighting, no matter how tough the journey may seem.
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