The leading Indian film actress of Bollywood, Deepika Padukone who always been a major personality for global cinema and the cause of mental health, will receive the World Economic Forum’s prestigious 26th Annual Crystal Award for her astounding contribution towards the cause of mental health. One of the highest-paid actresses in Bollywood also features in listings of the nation’s most popular personalities, and in 2018, Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
The actress departed to Switzerland to attend the World Economic Forum 2020 being held in Davos where she will be honored with the prestigious Crystal awards in the presence of some of the leading personalities from across the world from all walks of life. The internationally acclaimed actor, fashion icon and mental health ambassador from India would take the podium along with the President of the United States, Donald Trump and many other world-class speakers.
The World Economic Forum announced earlier that they are delighted to celebrate the leadership of Deepika Padukone, for her leadership in raising mental health awareness, the American artist Theaster Gates for his leadership in creating sustainable communities, Jin Xing for her leadership in shaping inclusive cultural norms, and Lynette Wallworth, for her leadership in creating inclusive narratives.
Deepika has been always serious and vocal about mental health and to further spread awareness about the cause. The actress also started the “Live Love Laugh” foundation in 2015 which works in the area of mental health with a specific focus on stress, anxiety, and depression.
The actress recently starred in and co-produced Chhapaak which is a story about acid attack survivor.