Yo Yo Honey Singh opened up about his struggles with bipolar disorder in the latest episode of Rhea Chakraborty’s podcast.
The episode, which was released recently, has the singer talking about the toll the disorder took on him, and his journey toward awareness and seeking support.
Recalling his darkest days, Singh described how his perception of reality was distorted. He felt as if he was trapped between heaven and hell, where time stretched endlessly, six years of suffering felt like 600 years. He was convinced that everyone around him was conspiring against him, and for three years, he truly believed he was dead, with his soul wandering aimlessly.
The rapper also shed light on several crucial issues, including the lack of qualified mental health professionals in India, which worsened his condition. He also spoke about how the disorder changed his relationships, as he went from being deeply reliant on his family to feeling completely detached.
Singh also highlighted the stigma surrounding bipolar disorder, where families often dismiss those suffering from it as “crazy” and isolate them instead of offering support. His candid conversation in this podcast and the Netflix documentary “Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous” released in December 2024, are powerful steps toward breaking the stigma around bipolar disorder and mental health.
As per a 2016 National Mental Health Survey, around 0.3 Indians live with bipolar disorder with approximately 70% not receiving treatment.
For more information on bipolar disorder and when to seek help, please read this.
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