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How Indian Cinema Challenges Stereotypes and Misconceptions About Mental Illness

Description: This quiz explores how Indian cinema has challenged stereotypes and misconceptions about mental illness through its portrayal of characters and storylines.
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Which Indian film is widely credited for breaking the stigma surrounding mental illness and portraying it in a realistic and sensitive manner?

  1. Black

  2. Taare Zameen Par

  3. Dear Zindagi

  4. Aligarh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Taare Zameen Par (2007) is a critically acclaimed film that follows the story of Ishaan Awasthi, a young boy struggling with dyslexia. The film challenges the misconception that mental illness is a sign of weakness and highlights the importance of understanding and supporting individuals with mental health conditions.

In the film "Black", what mental illness does Michelle McNally, the protagonist, suffer from?

  1. Autism

  2. Deaf-blindness

  3. Schizophrenia

  4. Post-traumatic stress disorder


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Michelle McNally, played by Rani Mukerji, is a young woman who is both deaf and blind. The film explores the challenges she faces in communicating and interacting with the world around her, as well as the discrimination and prejudice she encounters due to her disability.

Which Indian film features a protagonist with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?

  1. My Name Is Khan

  2. 3 Idiots

  3. Barfi!

  4. Dangal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

My Name Is Khan (2010) stars Shah Rukh Khan as Rizwan Khan, a Muslim man with Asperger's syndrome and OCD. The film follows Rizwan's journey as he travels from India to the United States to reunite with his son, who has been taken away by his estranged wife due to his mental illness.

In the film "Aligarh", what is the mental illness that Professor Siras suffers from?

  1. Depression

  2. Bipolar disorder

  3. Schizophrenia

  4. Alzheimer's disease


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Professor Siras, played by Manoj Bajpayee, is a gay professor who is forced to retire from his university position after his relationship with a male student is revealed. The film explores the discrimination and prejudice he faces due to his sexual orientation and mental illness.

Which Indian film features a protagonist with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

  1. Haider

  2. Highway

  3. Udta Punjab

  4. Masaan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Highway (2014) stars Alia Bhatt as Veera Tripathi, a young woman who is kidnapped and held captive by a group of criminals. The film follows Veera's journey as she develops PTSD as a result of her traumatic experience and struggles to cope with the aftermath.

In the film "Dear Zindagi", what mental illness does Kaira, the protagonist, struggle with?

  1. Anxiety

  2. Depression

  3. Bipolar disorder

  4. Schizophrenia


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kaira, played by Alia Bhatt, is a young cinematographer who is struggling with depression and anxiety. The film follows Kaira's journey as she seeks help from a therapist and learns to cope with her mental illness.

Which Indian film features a protagonist with bipolar disorder?

  1. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  2. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  3. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  4. Kal Ho Naa Ho


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) stars Shah Rukh Khan as Aman Mathur, a young man who is diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The film follows Aman's journey as he navigates his relationships with his family and friends while dealing with his mental illness.

In the film "3 Idiots", what mental illness does Rancho, the protagonist, struggle with?

  1. Autism

  2. Dyslexia

  3. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

  4. Schizophrenia


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Rancho, played by Aamir Khan, does not struggle with any mental illness in the film. He is a brilliant and unconventional engineering student who challenges the traditional education system.

Which Indian film features a protagonist with schizophrenia?

  1. Black

  2. Taare Zameen Par

  3. My Name Is Khan

  4. Aligarh


Correct Option:
Explanation:

None of the films mentioned feature a protagonist with schizophrenia.

In the film "Dangal", what mental illness does Geeta Phogat, the protagonist, struggle with?

  1. Anxiety

  2. Depression

  3. Bipolar disorder

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Geeta Phogat, played by Fatima Sana Shaikh, does not struggle with any mental illness in the film. She is a talented wrestler who overcomes numerous challenges to achieve success in her sport.

Which Indian film features a protagonist with autism?

  1. Black

  2. Taare Zameen Par

  3. My Name Is Khan

  4. Aligarh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Taare Zameen Par (2007) features Ishaan Awasthi, a young boy with dyslexia, as the protagonist. The film explores the challenges he faces in school and his relationship with his supportive art teacher, who helps him overcome his learning disability.

In the film "Haider", what mental illness does Haider, the protagonist, struggle with?

  1. Anxiety

  2. Depression

  3. Bipolar disorder

  4. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Haider, played by Shahid Kapoor, is a young man who struggles with PTSD after witnessing the death of his father and the disappearance of his mother during the Kashmir conflict.

Which Indian film features a protagonist with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

  1. Black

  2. Taare Zameen Par

  3. My Name Is Khan

  4. Aligarh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Taare Zameen Par (2007) features Ishaan Awasthi, a young boy with dyslexia and ADHD, as the protagonist. The film explores the challenges he faces in school and his relationship with his supportive art teacher, who helps him overcome his learning disabilities.

In the film "Udta Punjab", what mental illness does Tommy Singh, the protagonist, struggle with?

  1. Anxiety

  2. Depression

  3. Bipolar disorder

  4. Drug addiction


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tommy Singh, played by Shahid Kapoor, is a rock star who struggles with drug addiction. The film explores the impact of his addiction on his personal and professional life, as well as the challenges he faces in overcoming it.

Which Indian film features a protagonist with bipolar disorder?

  1. Black

  2. Taare Zameen Par

  3. My Name Is Khan

  4. Aligarh


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

My Name Is Khan (2010) features Rizwan Khan, a Muslim man with Asperger's syndrome and bipolar disorder, as the protagonist. The film explores the challenges he faces in his personal and professional life due to his mental illness, as well as the discrimination and prejudice he encounters.

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