Imran Khan gives 'Trigger' warning as he reveals on battling darkness

Bollywood actor Imran Khan has been dropping hints about his much-anticipated return to the film industry. Recently, the actor took to his Instagram stories to candidly discuss the reasons behind his sudden departure from the world of cinema. Since then, he has been sharing heartfelt moments and insights with his fans, offering a glimpse into his personal journey.

In a recent post, Imran Khan candidly shared his initial reaction to the overwhelming outpouring of love, support, and encouragement he received from well-wishers. 

Sharing a still of himself, Khan wrote, "* Trigger Warning Self Harm ** Sorry about the silence... when you've lived so long in darkness, the sunshine can feel unbearably bright at first. I've been flooded with so many message of love, support, and encouragement that it felt weird. Unnatural. I couldn't absorb that much positivity, so instead I went looking for the ugly words, the hurtful ones that sound more like the Voice in my head, because that feels more familiar to me. I checked reddit (still reliable), the comments sections of news articles, wherever I could find words sharp enough to cut myself with."

He further wrote, "And then a funny thing happened. There I was, poking and slicing away trying to feel 'normal', but somehow the edges of the words seemed less sharp... the tips less pointy. They weren't drawing blood the way they used to. They just didn't work anymore. And I think I know why."

In closing, Imran Khan shared a poignant sentiment with his followers, expressing how the love he has received from those around him has empowered him and made him feel stronger than ever. He wrote, "We all have scars, old wounds that still ache. But love heals. Love is empowering and uplifitng, and if you are fortunate enough to receive the kind of love that I have, I think it starts to fill in those scars. It covers you in a layer of protective armor. You may never fully grasp the extent to which your love empowers me, but know that I am grateful. You make me feel 304.8 cm tall."

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On the professional front, Imran Khan's last appearance was in the 2015 film Katti Batti. He made his Bollywood debut in Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, in which he shared the screen with Genelia D'souza.

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