Mumbai, Feb. 24 -- In a throwback to one of Hollywood's most tumultuous legal battles, Johnny Depp's libel case against The Sun newspaper over allegations of being a wife-beater continues to capture the public's imagination. This case, which unfolded in the Royal Courts of Justice in London, not only exposed the dark underbelly of celebrity relationships but also highlighted Depp's vehement denials against the accusations made by his ex-wife, Amber Heard.

At the heart of the trial, Johnny Depp's steadfast denial against Heard's claims painted a picture of a man caught between his image as a southern gentleman and the ravages of substance abuse. Depp's admission of excessive drinking, drug use, and occasional destruction of property, cont...