Updated On: 14 March, 2019 03:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Deepika Padukone has dedicated this statue to her initiative of creating mental health awareness

Deepika Padukone unveils her statue.
Deepika Padukone was in London to unveil her prestigious Statue of Purpose at Madame Tussauds. The actress, who has been an active voice in creating awareness about mental health has dedicated the Statue to her initiative, hence it is named as Statue of Purpose.
The Bollywood diva has time and again advocated mental illness by creating awareness about the significance of mental health and has been striving to get rid of the stigma revolving around various mental diseases. Coming forth and talking about her depression in public, the actress has proven to be an inspiration to young and old alike who are restrained from speaking up due to societal pressure. Not just the actress voice her opinions and beliefs at various public forums but also runs a foundation 'Live Laugh Love' to signify mental health at every step.