Pooja Bhatt Marks Eight Years Of Sobriety, Emphasising Connection Over Addiction

Actor and filmmaker Pooja Bhatt celebrated eight years of sobriety on Monday, expressing her gratitude for life. Known for her roles in '90s films like "Daddy," "Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin," and "Sadak," Bhatt shared this personal milestone on Instagram. She posted a selfie with the caption: "8 years sober today. Gratitude. Gravitas. Grace." Her post also included a quote from Scottish writer Johann Hari.

Bhatt has been open about her battle with alcohol addiction. She once mentioned that she stopped drinking after realising she was trapped in addiction. Acknowledging this to herself was the first step towards recovery. Her candidness about these struggles has resonated with many, highlighting the importance of self-awareness in overcoming addiction.

The quote she shared reads: "'You're not alone, we love you,' has to be at every level of how we respond to addicts socially, politically and individually." This reflects her belief in compassion over condemnation when dealing with addiction issues.

In her Instagram post, Bhatt also included another part of Hari's quote: "'For one hundred years now, we've been singing war songs about addicts. I think all along we should have been singing love songs