Published 19:40 IST, October 8th 2019
5 Hindi movies that positively addressed mental health issues
Hindi movies have occasionally touched upon the sensitive issue of mental health. Here are some of them that will always remain etched in our hearts.
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Bollywood movies are famous for ir romance, attractive dance numbers and mirch masala. However, some directors come up with movies that talk about mental health issues and show how se mental illnesses affect lives of an individual as well as people related to m. Here are some of those movies that touched our hearts in this regard.
5 Hindi movies that positively promote mental health issues
Tamasha
Tamasha was a 2015 movie starring Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Pukone. movie dealt with mes like identity crisis and also abrasion. Ranbir's character Ved feels a loss of self and along comes erratic behaviour and depression. movie was directed by Imitiaz Ali.
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Dear Zindagi
Alia Bhatt and Shahrukh Khan starrer Dear Zindagi is a one-of-its-kind movie in Bollywood in which a major chunk of it lies in psychiatrist sessions. Alia’s character Kaira couldn’t sleep for three days and thus decides to go to Dr Jehangir Khan, Shahrukh's character. Kaira develops a new perspective on life and finds more happiness and comfort. movie was directed by Gauri Shinde.
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Anjaana Anjaani
Anjaana Anjaani deals with a suicidal couple, played by Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra. Ranbir's character is suffering from Acute Stress Disorder while Priyanka's character has justment Disorder. two find each or, fall in love and n plan to live happily, tackling ir depression. movie was released in 2010 and was directed by Siddharth Anand.
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15 Park Avenue
This 2005 movie was directed by Aparna Sen. movie stars Konkana Sen Sharma and Shabana Azmi. Konkana’s character Meethi is suffering from schizophrenia. movie traces her traumatic experiences and also effect of her situation on her family.
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Karthik Calling Karthik
Karthik Calling Karthik is a movie that also deals with schizophrenia along with dissociative identity disorder. movie stars Farhan Akhtar and Deepika Pukone in le roles. Karthik, Farhan's character, keeps receiving calls from an unidentified caller throughout movie, whose vice makes him a success. movie was released in 2010.
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11:47 IST, October 8th 2019