India, March 29 -- Filmmaker Hansal Mehta recently came out in support of Kunal Kamra after the comedian became embroiled in controversy over his remark about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Now, in an interview with Indian Express, the filmmaker recalled a Shiv Sena attack on him 25 years ago and how he turned to alcohol after the public humiliation. (Also Read: Hansal Mehta reacts to 'Bollywood is dying' furore, says Hindi cinema needs a reset: 'Invest in actors, not stars')

Hansal recounted finding solace in alcohol after the traumatic incident, saying, "Now, these things have names such as PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), and there's a lot more awareness about them. But back then, the only medicine I knew was a...