{
  "id": 20130377,
  "title": "'Depression Mein Chala Gaya Tha': Sharad Kapoor Reveals Being Bedridden For 2-3 Years, Makes Emotional Appeal For Financial Help- VIDEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/depression-mein-chala-gaya-tha-sharad-kapoor-reveals-being-bedridden",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T06:47:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/depression-mein-chala-gaya-tha-sharad-kapoor-reveals-being-bedridden-for-2-3-years-makes-emotional-appeal-for-financial-help-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Actor Sharad Kapoor, a renowned figure in the Indian film industry for his roles in films like Josh, has recently made an emotional plea for financial, moral, and mental support due to his ongoing health battles. His plea surfaced after news of his four pets being relocated to an animal welfare facility went viral, as his declining health has made it challenging for him to care for them. Initially, Sharad had assured he was not in a financial crisis and was merely aiming to return to work by January 2027, also mentioning that he was recovering from a leg injury and had been advised by medical professionals to rest.\n\nIn a recent video, Sharad Kapoor revealed a different reality. He disclosed that he has been confined to his bed for the past two to three years, detailing the profound emotional impact of facing unfounded allegations of sexual harassment. He stated, \"When somebody blames you for nothing, toh dukh hota hi hai. Mein depression mein chala gaya tha. I did not feel like meeting anybody or working.\" Sharad Kapoor is now reaching out to his senior colleagues in the film industry, requesting their assistance. He expressed, \"I really need help financially, morally, and mentally. All my senior actors, I am a big fan of all my actors. I have always looked up to them as heroes. I really appeal to you, please help me.\"",
  "summary": "Actor Sharad Kapoor, best known for his performances in films such as Josh, recently made an emotional appeal to the film industry, seeking financial, moral and mental support amid his ongoing health struggles. The actor's emotional video comes days after news of his four pet dogs being moved to an animal welfare centre went viral, because his health issues have made it difficult for him to look…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Sharad Kapoor breaks silence on viral video, appeals for work: ‘Money is not the issue’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/sharad-kapoor-breaks-silence-on-viral-video-appeals-for-work-money-is",
        "published": "2026-11-14T05:54:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Shah Rukh Khan’s Josh co-star Sharad Kapoor lands Hollywood debut after viral appeal for work",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/shah-rukh-khans-josh-co-star-sharad-kapoor-lands-hollywood-debut",
        "published": "2026-11-14T15:00:53.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}