A Powerful Conversation on Emotional Well-Being and Mental Health: Inside the Crazy Tales Exclusive India Awards 2025 Panel Discussion

The Crazy Tales Exclusive India Awards 2025, graced by the legendary actress Jaya Prada, was not just a celebration of achievers—it became a platform for meaningful dialogue on some of India’s most urgent social and emotional issues. Spearheaded by Mrs. Amrita Kar, Founder of The Crazy Tales, the panel discussion unfolded like a heart-to-heart conversation with India itself.

With an audience filled with changemakers, entrepreneurs, doctors, and young achievers, the panel brought together three remarkable women—Megha Rawat, Avani Vohra, and Urvashi Mittal—each contributing a deeply insightful perspective on mental health, emotional wellness, and the rising concerns around lifestyle & diseases.

The stage was set, the lights were warm, and the energy in the room felt transformative.

A Conversation that Started with a Question... and Opened a Thousand More

Mrs. Amrita Kar began the panel with a gentle yet pressing question:

“How do we take care of our children’s mental health in a world where exam pressure, bullying, and rising stress have already taken precious lives?”

The question echoed through the hall—especially after the recent tragic cases, like the incident at Neerja Modi School. There was a pause, a breath, and then...

Megha Rawat: “You cannot pour from an empty cup.”

The first panelist, Megha Rawat—Former Mrs India, actress, theatre artist, and founder of Evolving Naari— leaned forward and shared with both vulnerability and conviction.

“For years I’ve worked with children struggling with mental health. What we forget,” she said, “is that every child’s emotional story begins at home, with the adults they observe.” Through Evolving Naari, she has dedicated herself to creating safe spaces for emotional wellness, conscious healing, and authentic self-expression for women and young girls.

She added,

“We talk endlessly about how women look—their beauty, their external presence. But your outer world is only a reflection of your inner wholeness. A woman who carries peace inside doesn’t need society’s standards to prove her worth.”

The audience nodded, many relating to the silent exhaustion women carry. Megha didn’t shy away from addressing it directly:

“We have begun glorifying burnout. Overwork has become a badge of honour. This is harming our young girls, our future professionals, and our future mothers. Emotional wellbeing must begin from within.”

Her mantra for life—one that stayed with everyone in the hall—was:

“You cannot pour from an empty cup.”

Avani Vohra: “Pollution outside is dangerous, but pollution inside is deadlier.”

The conversation then shifted to health with Avani Vohra, CEO of Hope Oncology Clinic. Her insights were both scientific and deeply human.

“Yes, pollution is harming us,” she said firmly. “But we must also examine what we’re feeding our bodies. Keep your food simple. Avoid fast food—because pollution outside is bad enough, let’s not add toxicity inside.”

She also addressed a rising and alarming concern—the increasing rate of cancer in India.

As a woman leading an oncology centre, she takes multiple initiatives across Gurgaon and Delhi, conducting awareness programs, especially around the cervical cancer vaccine. Her clinic also collaborates with the Gynecological Society of India to ensure these programs reach schools, colleges, and communities.

Her message was clear:

“Awareness must start young. Prevention must start early.”

Urvashi Mittal: “Success ≠ financial success.”

The final panelist, Urvashi Mittal, a social worker known for her grounded wisdom, brought a different dimension to the conversation.

“Till we attach success only to money,” she said, “we will continue to create generations full of unrest and anxiety.”

Her words were simple but profound.

“You need a healthy mind to keep your body healthy.”

Her statement became one of the most quoted lines of the evening, echoing the reality that emotional stability is the foundation of every other achievement in life.

A Fireside Chat That Felt Like Collective Healing

As the discussion unfolded, Mrs. Amrita Kar masterfully navigated the flow—from bullying to burnout, from

illness to inner healing, from societal standards to self-acceptance.

At one point, Megha added beautifully:

“Emotional wellness begins with creating safe spaces—at home, at work, everywhere—where women and girls feel heard, seen, and valued.”

It was not a panel; it felt like a movement being voiced aloud.

Jaya Prada’s Presence: A Sprinkle of Grace and a Stamp of Legacy

The audience held its breath when Jaya Prada ji, the evergreen icon of Indian cinema, entered the hall. Her

expressions reflected admiration and empathy.

When she finally addressed the gathering, she said:

“Crazy Tales is doing an extraordinary job by bringing people from across India together, giving them a platform to speak, heal, and share their journeys.”

Her words added a golden glow to the evening.

A Night That Left the Audience Thinking and Feeling

The Crazy Tales Exclusive India Awards 2025 was not just an awards ceremony.

It became a reminder of the conversations India needs — conversations about children, women, wellbeing, health, and self-worth.

Under the leadership of Mrs. Amrita Ka and Mr Manish Mishra, the platform once again proved why The Crazy Tales is not just an organisation but a voice—one that amplifies stories, solutions, and hope.

The panel discussion ended, but the impact didn’t.

People left the auditorium carrying something new in their hearts:

✔ awareness

✔ inspiration

✔ and, most importantly, the courage to heal themselves and others.