Daniel Radcliffe became dependent on alcohol

London, July 5 : Actor Daniel Radcliffe revealed he became dependent on alcohol when he was 18 while struggling to cope with the pressures of fame.

The 22-year-old actor, who rose to fame in 2001 when he first played the titular role in "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone", says he started drinking heavily while working on the sixth movie in the franchise, "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince".

"I became so reliant on alcohol to enjoy stuff. There were a few years there when I was just so enamoured with the idea of living some sort of famous person's lifestyle that really isn't suited to me," femalefirst.co.uk quoted the actor as saying.

Radcliffe gave up alcohol in August last year.

Imran Khan says. People can vote and marry at 18…why drink at age of 25

The new law increasing the alcohol consumption age to 25 in Maharashtra, is not being favored by many Bollywood stars. Actor Imran Khan appears to have taken it upon himself to file a PIL against the new ruling.

Presently, media is abuzz that the ‘Delhi Belly’ hero Imran Khan feels that raising of the drinking age to 25 in Maharashtra is utterly unfair, as when people can vote and marry at 18 and have kids at 21, then why can’t they chose to drink or not to drink at an early age.

 Imran tells he doesn’t endorse nor wish to promote drinking among youth. But what he’s concerned about is the right of freedom to choose for the youngsters who are mature enough to take important decisions like marriage.

Imran’s call to action has his I Hate Luv Storys co-star Sonam Kapoor saying cheers as well.

“If you can vote, get married, have children, drive a car… why on earth can’t you drink? It’s ridiculous we are not living in the dark ages,” told Sonam.

Amitabh Bachchan wrote in his social networking blog: “On drinking age limit increased to 25 ! Err .. old and mature enough to vote for the country, or join army ..and fight for the nation…but not old and mature enough to be told when you are allowed to drink ???? Strange ?!!!! (sic) .”

Many other Bollywood celebrities have also spoken against the ruling.