It was in 2016, Shaheen Bhatt, sister of Alia Bhatt opened up about being diagnosed with depression since she was 13. Last year, on World Mental Health Day, Shaheen launched her book titled 'I’ve Never Been (Un)Happier', which was her account of life with Depression. Alia who is best friends with Shaheen and they even live together had shared a video in which she gets emotional talking about what her sister went through. 

Today, on World Mental Health Day, Alia took to her Instagram page and shared a photo of Shaheen with a heartfelt note. The actor wrote, "I am so so proud of you @shaheenb And of @herecomesthesunofficial You have taken something so personal and made it a symbol of strength and empathy. No one needs to be alone as they struggle with mental health, battling their own fears and anxiety. Sometimes all you need to know that you're not alone!!! I'm here a 100%.. to start the conversation, to raise awareness and to join you on this journey, EVERY step of the way @herecomesthesunofficial #WorldMentalHealthDay"

Talking about the video Alia shared last year, she is seen saying, "When I read your very first book, a book that you have written with so much ease and honesty, while I struggle to write one letter to you, I feel awful. I feel terrible because despite living with you for 25 years, I have never really understood your silent moments of depression. I never recognized a snappy moment as something much bigger."