Soon after India’s thrilling semifinal win over Australia at the Women’s World Cup 2025 in Navi Mumbai, Deepika Padukone took a moment to celebrate someone who wasn’t just a star on the field but a picture of courage off it. The actor shared Jemimah Rodrigues ’ emotional post-match video on her Instagram Stories and thanked the cricketer for speaking openly about her anxiety. Deepika kept her message simple but full of warmth, writing, “Thank you Jemimah Rodrigues … for your vulnerability and for sharing your story.”

For readers who have followed Deepika’s long-standing advocacy for mental health, her support came as no surprise. She has been one of the most consistent voices in India when it comes to destigmatising anxiety and depression, ever since she spoke publicly about her own

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