Rashami Desai (real name Shivani Desai) is a prominent Indian television actress widely recognised for her versatile roles and participation in popular reality shows. She became a household name for her portrayal of ‘Tapasya’ in the long-running soap opera, Uttaran and also received acclaim for her role as ‘Shorvari’ in Dil Se Dil Tak. In a recent interview, the actress gave an insight into her personal challenges. As Rashami candidly talked about her depression, many of her fans must have found the courage to speak about their mental health issues as well.
Rashami Desai opened up about her 8-year battle with depression
In a January 2026 interview with Zoom, Rashami Desai opened up about her long-standing struggle with mental health, revealing that she battled depression for eight years. She described carrying a significant amount of emotional “baggage” that she struggled to let go of for nearly a decade. Describing her mental space at that time, the television star explained her depression was a result of her holding on to certain things. When Rashami stopped blaming others or fate, she got free from her lows. The 39-year-old shared that once she came to terms with her suffering, made peace with its cause, and chose to start afresh, things went better for her. Rashami stated:
“There was a period when I struggled with depression for eight years; it took considerable time. I had a lot of baggage that I was holding onto. It took me years to let go of everything and start anew, and now I am back. Toh mujhe aisa lagta hai ki aap khud apne highs aur lows tay karte ho.”