The second episode of Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 went on air live on February 12 with actress Deepika Padukone in an energetic session with students. The live session on My Gov India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s YouTube channel, and Doordarshan centered around stress management and mental well-being.
Deepika’s Exam Trouble and Math Mishaps
Greeting students with a smile, Deepika recalled school days, saying that exams, particularly math, were a cause of tension. “Math was never my strong subject, and even now, I am not very good at it,” she confessed, making students identify with her.
Managing Stress : Deepika’s Tips
For Deepika, stress is a natural phenomenon and how you release it is the key. She asked students to vent out and not store up emotions and suggested writing as an effective exercise. Taking a cue from PM Modi’s book, she highlighted releasing stress.
Patience and Self-Enhancement
Talking of exam stress, she spoke about patience and loving oneself. “Work on what you can control—sleep, hydration, exercise, and awareness,” she advised. She asked students to improve themselves and not compare themselves with others.
Competing with Yourself
Deepika shared her mantra: “My biggest competition is myself. I always try to do better than yesterday.”
A Star-Studded Pariksha Pe Charcha
This year, the event was not just hosting PM Modi but also MC Mary Kom and Sadhguru, who shared some great lessons to encourage students.
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