Actor and former radio jockey RJ Mahvash recently shared details about one of the most difficult phases of her life, revealing how a broken engagement at the age of 19 deeply affected her mental health.

During a recent conversation, Mahvash spoke candidly about being cheated on by her former fiancé and how the experience pushed her into depression and severe panic attacks.

‘I Started hallucinating’

Recalling the emotional trauma she went through, Mahvash said the medications she was prescribed during that period had a major impact on her health.

“I was taking so many medicines that I started hallucinating. The heavy doses of injections and pills had a strong effect on me. I would imagine things around me and feel like someone was coming, even when nobody was there,” she said.

When asked whether the situation was triggered by panic attacks, Mahvash replied, “All because of....a single person. I was so naive.”

She further revealed that even while she was hospitalised, her former fiancé failed to support her emotionally.

“I told him that I was hospitalised and going through so much, and he did not even come to meet me. He replied, saying, ‘You are crazy. If my family finds out that you are a mental patient, what will happen?’”

‘That line hit me hard’

Mahvash said those words became a turning point for her.

“That line hit me hard. The person for whom I was in the hospital and taking medicines was calling me mentally unstable. That is when I realised this was not right,” she said.

Reflecting on the experience, she added that she now believes she was ultimately protected from a toxic relationship.

“And when God saves you, you don't even know from what he's saving you. He later got married and is now divorced because he cheated on his pregnant wife. It is a pattern with him. He can never change,” she said.

Mahvash reacts to Yuzvendra Chahal dating rumours

Earlier in the same interaction, Mahvash also addressed the long-running rumours linking her with cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal.

Speculation around the two intensified during Chahal’s divorce proceedings with Dhanashree Verma, especially after the pair were frequently spotted together and interacted often on social media.

Rumours of a fallout later surfaced after fans noticed that the two had unfollowed each other on Instagram.

Speaking to Pinkvilla, Mahvash dismissed the gossip and said people tend to exaggerate small issues.

“People have a habit of making a fuss over small things. It is not such a big deal when you go through it. Like two friends had an argument, and they followed and unfollowed each other. And the matter ends there,” she said.

She added, “In fact, when you are comfortable talk absolute nonsense with friends, you should not hold any grudges against them. So I would always wish him all the best and my best wishes will always be with him. There's no such big deal in it.”

‘I was just supporting him’

Mahvash also clarified that there was never a romantic relationship between them and said she was simply standing by Chahal during a difficult time in his life.

“No, that was never the case. I have been a great friend to him. At that time during Chahal's separation phase, he needed a good friend. So we were all just focusing on him to get done with his IPL season,” she explained.

“I stood with him as a support system. Henceforth, we'll always meet the way we met earlier. I will fearlessly stand by him,” she added.

India’s Got Latent Season 2 confirmed

On the professional front, Mahvash confirmed that she will be part of India’s Got Latent Season 2.

She also said she would continue supporting digital creators such as Samay Raina and Ranveer Allahbadia despite controversies surrounding them in the past.