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The Role of Indian Cinema in Encouraging Open Dialogue About Mental Health

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Which Indian film is widely credited with breaking the stigma surrounding mental illness in the country?

  1. Black

  2. Taare Zameen Par

  3. 3 Idiots

  4. Dear Zindagi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Taare Zameen Par, released in 2007, is considered a landmark film in Indian cinema for its sensitive portrayal of a child with dyslexia and the struggles he faces.

Which of the following films deals with the issue of depression?

  1. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  2. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  3. My Name Is Khan

  4. Anjaana Anjaani


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Anjaana Anjaani, released in 2010, tells the story of two strangers who meet on a bridge with the intention of committing suicide, but eventually find hope and love.

Which film explores the theme of schizophrenia?

  1. Black

  2. 3 Idiots

  3. A Wednesday

  4. Ugly


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Black, released in 2005, is a critically acclaimed film that tells the story of a young blind and deaf girl and her relationship with her dedicated teacher.

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

  1. Rang De Basanti

  2. Chak De! India

  3. Bajrangi Bhaijaan

  4. Dangal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rang De Basanti, released in 2006, is a powerful film that explores the lives of four young friends who are deeply affected by the death of their friend in a plane crash.

Which film deals with the topic of bipolar disorder?

  1. Dear Zindagi

  2. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  3. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  4. My Name Is Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dear Zindagi, released in 2016, is a coming-of-age film that follows the journey of a young woman as she navigates her way through love, loss, and mental health struggles, including bipolar disorder.

Which film sheds light on the issue of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?

  1. 3 Idiots

  2. My Name Is Khan

  3. Taare Zameen Par

  4. Ugly


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

My Name Is Khan, released in 2010, is a romantic drama that tells the story of a Muslim man with Asperger's syndrome and his journey to reunite with his son after the 9/11 attacks.

Which film explores the theme of anxiety disorders?

  1. Black

  2. Chak De! India

  3. Dangal

  4. Ugly


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ugly, released in 2013, is a crime thriller that follows the story of a missing child and the impact it has on the lives of those involved, including a police officer struggling with anxiety.

Which film addresses the issue of addiction?

  1. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  2. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  3. Rang De Basanti

  4. Udta Punjab


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Udta Punjab, released in 2016, is a hard-hitting film that exposes the rampant drug problem in the state of Punjab, India.

Which film deals with the topic of suicide prevention?

  1. 3 Idiots

  2. Anjaana Anjaani

  3. Dear Zindagi

  4. Taare Zameen Par


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

3 Idiots, released in 2009, is a comedy-drama that follows the lives of three engineering students and their struggles with the education system, friendship, and mental health, including suicide prevention.

Which film sheds light on the importance of seeking professional help for mental health issues?

  1. Black

  2. Chak De! India

  3. My Name Is Khan

  4. Taare Zameen Par


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Taare Zameen Par emphasizes the importance of seeking professional help for mental health issues by showing how a dedicated teacher recognizes and addresses the learning disability of his student.

Which film explores the theme of mental health awareness and education?

  1. 3 Idiots

  2. Dear Zindagi

  3. Rang De Basanti

  4. Taare Zameen Par


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

3 Idiots highlights the need for mental health awareness and education by addressing issues such as the pressure to succeed, the importance of following one's passion, and the value of friendship.

Which film sheds light on the issue of mental health stigma and discrimination?

  1. Black

  2. My Name Is Khan

  3. Taare Zameen Par

  4. Ugly


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

My Name Is Khan confronts the issue of mental health stigma and discrimination by portraying the struggles of a Muslim man with Asperger's syndrome and his fight for acceptance and understanding.

Which film explores the theme of mental health recovery and resilience?

  1. Anjaana Anjaani

  2. Dear Zindagi

  3. Rang De Basanti

  4. Taare Zameen Par


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dear Zindagi follows the journey of a young woman as she navigates her way through love, loss, and mental health struggles, ultimately finding hope and resilience.

Which film addresses the issue of mental health in the context of social and cultural factors?

  1. Black

  2. Chak De! India

  3. My Name Is Khan

  4. Taare Zameen Par


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

My Name Is Khan explores the impact of social and cultural factors on mental health by examining the struggles of a Muslim man with Asperger's syndrome in a post-9/11 world.

Which film sheds light on the importance of empathy and understanding in addressing mental health issues?

  1. 3 Idiots

  2. Dear Zindagi

  3. Rang De Basanti

  4. Taare Zameen Par


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Taare Zameen Par emphasizes the importance of empathy and understanding in addressing mental health issues by showing how a dedicated teacher connects with and helps a student with a learning disability.

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