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Gender and Mental Health in Indian Cinema

Description: This quiz focuses on the portrayal of gender and mental health in Indian cinema. It explores how movies have addressed issues such as depression, anxiety, and trauma, and how they have shaped societal perceptions of mental health.
Number of Questions: 15
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In the movie 'Taare Zameen Par', what mental health condition does the protagonist Ishaan suffer from?

  1. Dyslexia

  2. Autism

  3. ADHD

  4. Depression


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ishaan is diagnosed with dyslexia, a learning disorder that affects the ability to read and write.

Which Bollywood movie deals with the theme of postpartum depression?

  1. Dear Zindagi

  2. Thappad

  3. Mom

  4. Piku


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dear Zindagi explores the struggles of a young cinematographer, Kaira, as she navigates her personal and professional life while dealing with postpartum depression.

In the movie 'Black', what mental health condition does the protagonist Michelle McNally have?

  1. Blindness

  2. Deafness

  3. Autism

  4. Down Syndrome


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Michelle McNally is a blind and deaf woman who overcomes societal barriers to become a successful writer and teacher.

Which movie features a protagonist with bipolar disorder?

  1. Tamasha

  2. Sanju

  3. Gully Boy

  4. Dangal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tamasha follows the journey of Ved, a young man who struggles with bipolar disorder and tries to find meaning in his life.

In the movie 'Aligarh', what mental health condition does the protagonist Professor Siras have?

  1. HIV/AIDS

  2. Depression

  3. Alcoholism

  4. Schizophrenia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Professor Siras is a gay man who is ostracized by society and his university after he is diagnosed with HIV/AIDS.

Which movie deals with the theme of schizophrenia?

  1. Psycho

  2. Black Swan

  3. A Beautiful Mind

  4. Split


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A Beautiful Mind is a biographical drama about John Nash, a mathematician who struggles with schizophrenia.

In the movie 'Masaan', what mental health condition does the protagonist Deepak Kumar have?

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. PTSD

  4. OCD


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Deepak Kumar is a young man who struggles with depression after the death of his girlfriend.

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

  1. The Aviator

  2. The Machinist

  3. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

  4. Memento


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Aviator is a biographical drama about Howard Hughes, an eccentric billionaire who struggles with OCD.

In the movie 'Pink', what mental health condition does the protagonist Meenal Arora have?

  1. PTSD

  2. Anxiety

  3. Depression

  4. Agoraphobia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Meenal Arora is a young woman who struggles with PTSD after being sexually assaulted.

Which movie deals with the theme of anxiety?

  1. Her

  2. Ex Machina

  3. Arrival

  4. Annihilation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Her is a science fiction romance drama about a man who falls in love with an artificial intelligence operating system.

In the movie 'Dangal', what mental health condition does the protagonist Mahavir Singh Phogat have?

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. PTSD

  4. OCD


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mahavir Singh Phogat is a former wrestler who struggles with OCD and is determined to train his daughters to become successful wrestlers.

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

  1. The Hurt Locker

  2. Zero Dark Thirty

  3. American Sniper

  4. Lone Survivor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hurt Locker is a war drama about a U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team in Iraq.

In the movie 'Sanju', what mental health condition does the protagonist Sanjay Dutt have?

  1. Addiction

  2. Depression

  3. Bipolar Disorder

  4. Schizophrenia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sanjay Dutt is a Bollywood actor who struggles with addiction to drugs and alcohol.

Which movie deals with the theme of depression?

  1. The Fault in Our Stars

  2. Me Before You

  3. The Theory of Everything

  4. A Walk to Remember


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Fault in Our Stars is a romantic drama about two cancer patients who fall in love.

In the movie 'Thappad', what mental health condition does the protagonist Amrita Sabharwal have?

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. PTSD

  4. OCD


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amrita Sabharwal is a young woman who struggles with depression after being slapped by her husband.

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