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The Role of Indian Cinema in Destigmatizing Mental Illness

Description: This quiz assesses your understanding of the role of Indian cinema in destigmatizing mental illness.
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Which of the following Indian movies deals with the theme of mental illness?

  1. 3 Idiots

  2. Taare Zameen Par

  3. Dear Zindagi

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the mentioned movies address the topic of mental illness in a sensitive and informative manner.

In the movie '3 Idiots', what mental health condition does Rancho (Aamir Khan) struggle with?

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. Schizophrenia

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rancho does not struggle with any specific mental health condition in the movie.

Which character in 'Taare Zameen Par' is diagnosed with dyslexia?

  1. Ishaan Awasthi (Darsheel Safary)

  2. Ram Shankar Nikumbh (Aamir Khan)

  3. Alok Awasthi (Vipin Sharma)

  4. Maya Awasthi (Tisca Chopra)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ishaan Awasthi, played by Darsheel Safary, is diagnosed with dyslexia in the movie.

In 'Dear Zindagi', what is the name of the therapist played by Shah Rukh Khan?

  1. Dr. Jehangir Khan

  2. Dr. Kabir Khan

  3. Dr. Rahul Khan

  4. Dr. Ayan Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shah Rukh Khan plays the role of Dr. Jehangir Khan, a therapist, in 'Dear Zindagi'.

Which of the following movies features a character with bipolar disorder?

  1. Black

  2. My Name Is Khan

  3. Barfi!

  4. Piku


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rizwan Khan (Shah Rukh Khan) in 'My Name Is Khan' is depicted as having bipolar disorder.

In 'Black', what mental health condition does Michelle McNally (Rani Mukerji) have?

  1. Deaf-blindness

  2. Autism

  3. Down syndrome

  4. Cerebral palsy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Michelle McNally is portrayed as deaf-blind in 'Black'.

Which movie addresses the issue of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

  1. Rang De Basanti

  2. Chak De! India

  3. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  4. Dangal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rang De Basanti explores the theme of PTSD through the character of DJ (Aamir Khan).

In 'Chak De! India', what mental health challenge does Kabir Khan (Shah Rukh Khan) face?

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. Alcoholism

  4. Post-traumatic stress disorder


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kabir Khan struggles with alcoholism in 'Chak De! India'.

Which of the following movies features a character with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?

  1. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  2. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  3. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  4. My Name Is Khan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rizwan Khan (Shah Rukh Khan) in 'My Name Is Khan' exhibits symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder.

In 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge', what mental health condition does Raj Malhotra (Shah Rukh Khan) struggle with?

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. Bipolar disorder

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Raj Malhotra does not struggle with any specific mental health condition in the movie.

Which movie addresses the issue of schizophrenia?

  1. Black

  2. Taare Zameen Par

  3. Dear Zindagi

  4. A Wednesday


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A Wednesday explores the theme of schizophrenia through the character of Prakash Rathod (Naseeruddin Shah).

In 'A Wednesday', what mental health condition does Prakash Rathod (Naseeruddin Shah) have?

  1. Schizophrenia

  2. Bipolar disorder

  3. Post-traumatic stress disorder

  4. Obsessive-compulsive disorder


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Prakash Rathod is depicted as having schizophrenia in 'A Wednesday'.

Which of the following movies features a character with depression?

  1. 3 Idiots

  2. Taare Zameen Par

  3. Dear Zindagi

  4. Black


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kaira (Alia Bhatt) in 'Dear Zindagi' struggles with depression.

In 'Black', what mental health condition does Michelle McNally's (Rani Mukerji) teacher, Debraj Sahai (Amitabh Bachchan), have?

  1. Alzheimer's disease

  2. Parkinson's disease

  3. Multiple sclerosis

  4. Huntington's disease


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Debraj Sahai is portrayed as having Alzheimer's disease in 'Black'.

Which movie addresses the issue of anxiety?

  1. 3 Idiots

  2. Taare Zameen Par

  3. Dear Zindagi

  4. A Wednesday


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Taare Zameen Par explores the theme of anxiety through the character of Ishaan Awasthi (Darsheel Safary).

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