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Cinema's Role in Promoting Mental Health Awareness and Support

Description: This quiz evaluates your understanding of the role cinema plays in raising awareness and offering support for mental health issues.
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Which Indian film, released in 2018, deals with the topic of depression and suicide?

  1. Padmaavat

  2. Andhadhun

  3. Badhaai Ho

  4. Dear Zindagi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dear Zindagi, starring Alia Bhatt and Shah Rukh Khan, explores the journey of a young woman battling depression and her relationship with her therapist.

In the film 'Taare Zameen Par', what is the name of the dyslexic child who struggles with his education?

  1. Ishaan Awasthi

  2. Nikumbh

  3. Ram Shankar Nikumbh

  4. Daya Shankar Awasthi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ishaan Awasthi, played by Darsheel Safary, is the dyslexic child who faces challenges in his education and finds support from his art teacher.

Which film, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, addresses the issue of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) experienced by a war veteran?

  1. Bajirao Mastani

  2. Black

  3. Khamoshi: The Musical

  4. Devdas


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Black, starring Amitabh Bachchan and Rani Mukerji, tells the story of a deaf and blind woman and her relationship with her teacher, who helps her overcome her challenges.

In the film '3 Idiots', what is the name of the engineering student who struggles with dyslexia?

  1. Farhan Qureshi

  2. Chatur Ramalingam

  3. Raju Rastogi

  4. Virus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Farhan Qureshi, played by R. Madhavan, is the engineering student who struggles with dyslexia and finds his passion in wildlife photography.

Which film, directed by Anurag Kashyap, explores the theme of mental illness and the stigma associated with it?

  1. Gangs of Wasseypur

  2. Dev.D

  3. Ugly

  4. Black Friday


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ugly, starring Rahul Bhat, Ronit Roy, and Tejaswini Kolhapure, delves into the dark side of human nature and the impact of mental illness on individuals and their relationships.

In the film 'My Name Is Khan', what is the name of the character with Asperger's syndrome?

  1. Rizwan Khan

  2. Mandira Khan

  3. Sameer Khan

  4. Haider Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rizwan Khan, played by Shah Rukh Khan, is the character with Asperger's syndrome who embarks on a journey to meet the President of the United States.

Which film, directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, addresses the issue of mental health in the context of the Indian education system?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Swades

  3. Jodhaa Akbar

  4. Mohenjo Daro


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Swades, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Gayatri Joshi, explores the challenges faced by Indian youth in the education system and the impact it has on their mental well-being.

In the film 'Aamir', what is the name of the character who struggles with Tourette syndrome?

  1. Aamir Khan

  2. Dr. Asperger

  3. Nikumbh

  4. Ishaan Awasthi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aamir Khan, played by Rajkummar Rao, is the character who struggles with Tourette syndrome and finds solace in his love for music.

Which film, directed by Zoya Akhtar, explores the theme of mental health and the importance of seeking professional help?

  1. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

  2. Dil Dhadakne Do

  3. Gully Boy

  4. Luck by Chance


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dil Dhadakne Do, starring Anil Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Ranveer Singh, and Anushka Sharma, delves into the lives of a dysfunctional family and their struggles with mental health issues.

In the film 'Barfi!', what is the name of the character with autism?

  1. Barfi

  2. Shruti

  3. Jhilmil

  4. Ranbir Kapoor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Barfi, played by Ranbir Kapoor, is the character with autism who finds love and acceptance despite his challenges.

Which film, directed by Imtiaz Ali, addresses the issue of bipolar disorder?

  1. Jab We Met

  2. Love Aaj Kal

  3. Rockstar

  4. Highway


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rockstar, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Nargis Fakhri, explores the life of a musician who struggles with bipolar disorder and his journey to find love and success.

In the film 'Margarita with a Straw', what is the name of the character with cerebral palsy?

  1. Laila

  2. Khanum

  3. Jared

  4. Kuldeep


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Laila, played by Kalki Koechlin, is the character with cerebral palsy who embarks on a journey of self-discovery and love.

Which film, directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, explores the theme of mental health and the impact of trauma on an individual's life?

  1. Kaminey

  2. Haider

  3. Omkara

  4. Maqbool


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Haider, starring Shahid Kapoor and Tabu, is an adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet and delves into the themes of mental health, trauma, and the consequences of violence.

In the film 'The Lunchbox', what is the name of the character who struggles with depression?

  1. Ila

  2. Saajan Fernandes

  3. Ashok Gupte

  4. Ritesh Batra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ila, played by Nimrat Kaur, is the character who struggles with depression and finds solace in her connection with a stranger through a lunchbox.

Which film, directed by Ritesh Batra, addresses the issue of mental health in the context of urban loneliness and alienation?

  1. The Lunchbox

  2. Photograph

  3. Our Souls at Night

  4. The Sense of an Ending


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lunchbox, starring Irrfan Khan and Nimrat Kaur, explores the lives of two lonely individuals who connect through a lunchbox and find solace in each other's company.

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