Sunaina Roshan, sister of Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan, has shared her journey of battling alcoholism during a difficult phase of her life. In an interview, Sunaina revealed that at one point, her alcohol consumption began early in the morning and continued late into the night. Describing how alcohol became her crutch during emotionally turbulent times, Sunaina explained how she eventually overcame her addiction.

In the interview with Siddharth Kannan, Sunaina spoke candidly about her struggles. “When I was emotionally weak, alcohol became my support. It’s not that alcohol in itself is inherently bad, but alcoholism is when one loses control over drinking,” she said.

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Reflecting on her darkest moments, Sunaina recalled, "I went through a very difficult phase. Whenever I was emotionally fragile, I sought to numb my senses, and that’s why I continued drinking. I know that was the worst phase of my life."

Her addiction escalated over time, and her drinking habits became more severe. She reached a point where she would drink throughout the day. Despite suffering from physical injuries—falling off the bed and slipping off a chair—she didn't learn any lessons. However, every day she woke up, she began to experience anxiety, panic, and dehydration, and eventually found herself in a state where she had no energy to do anything. When she stopped caring about getting better, she would start drinking again. This became a vicious cycle that continued for days on end. She started forgetting what she had done and said the previous day.

Her parents, Rakesh Roshan and Pinky Roshan, were deeply distressed by their daughter’s condition. They tried numerous ways to help her stop drinking, but all their efforts were in vain. Eventually, they took drastic steps, including seizing her credit cards and cutting back on financial support, and distanced her from her alcoholic friends.

At a turning point, Sunaina realised the dangers of her destructive path and decided to seek help. She informed her parents that she wanted to break free from this situation and requested their assistance in finding a rehabilitation centre. However, in the end, Sunaina chose to take matters into her own hands. She made a vow to stay sober for 28 days, and successfully managed to do so. This achievement brought immense joy to her family, including Hrithik Roshan, who were all thrilled by her recovery.