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Sufi Motiwala reveals how anxiety stopped him from attempting suicide: 'Felt like a living disappointment'
Updated On: 14 July, 2026 09:28 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
On Lock Upp, Sufi Motiwala revealed he attempted suicide twice at 16 after his therapist outed him to his family without consent. He recalled feeling isolated and said anxiety stopped him from commiting suicide

Sufi Motiwala (Pic/Special Arrangements)
Mental health took centre stage in Lock Upp as contestants debated whether today's generation is mentally more vulnerable or simply more aware of their emotions. A deeply emotional moment unfolded when Sufi Motiwala spoke about his battle with overwhelming emotions during his teenage years and revealed that he had attempted suicide twice at the age of 16.
Sufi Motiwala recalls being suicidal
During the discussion, Sufi Motiwala shared a deeply personal story from his teenage years. He said, "When I was 16, my therapist outed me to my family without my consent. She called my grandfather inside, not even my parents, my grandfather. But I was a minor, so I didn't have any power."


