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The Role of Indian Cinema in Promoting Mental Health Self-Care and Prevention

Description: This quiz evaluates your understanding of the role of Indian cinema in promoting mental health self-care and prevention.
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Which of the following Indian films addresses the issue of depression?

  1. 3 Idiots

  2. Taare Zameen Par

  3. Dear Zindagi

  4. Dangal


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dear Zindagi is a 2016 Indian drama film that explores the journey of a young cinematographer, Kaira (Alia Bhatt), as she navigates her way through depression and anxiety.

In the film '3 Idiots', which character struggles with mental health issues?

  1. Rancho

  2. Farhan

  3. Raju

  4. Chatur


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Farhan Qureshi (R. Madhavan) is a medical student who struggles with mental health issues due to the pressure of living up to his father's expectations.

Which Indian film focuses on the importance of seeking professional help for mental health issues?

  1. A Wednesday

  2. Black

  3. My Name Is Khan

  4. Barfi!


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

My Name Is Khan (2010) is a drama film that follows the journey of Rizwan Khan (Shah Rukh Khan), a Muslim man with Asperger's syndrome, as he seeks professional help to manage his condition.

In the film 'Taare Zameen Par', what is the name of the dyslexic child who faces challenges at school?

  1. Ishaan Awasthi

  2. Nikumbh

  3. Ram Shankar Nikumbh

  4. Daya Shankar Awasthi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ishaan Awasthi (Darsheel Safary) is the dyslexic child who struggles with reading and writing in Taare Zameen Par (2007).

Which Indian film explores the theme of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

  1. Black Friday

  2. Haider

  3. Udta Punjab

  4. Gangs of Wasseypur


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Udta Punjab (2016) is a drama film that delves into the issue of drug abuse and its impact on mental health, including PTSD.

In the film 'Dangal', which character overcomes societal pressures to pursue her passion for wrestling?

  1. Geeta Phogat

  2. Babita Kumari

  3. Mahavir Singh Phogat

  4. Omkar Singh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Geeta Phogat (Fatima Sana Shaikh) is the character who overcomes societal pressures and prejudices to pursue her passion for wrestling in Dangal (2016).

Which Indian film highlights the importance of mental health awareness and support in rural communities?

  1. Peepli Live

  2. Masaan

  3. Nil Battey Sannata

  4. Newton


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Nil Battey Sannata (2015) is a drama film that focuses on the struggles of a single mother, Chanda (Swara Bhaskar), as she tries to provide for her daughter while also dealing with her own mental health issues.

In the film 'Black', which character is a deaf and blind woman who overcomes challenges to achieve success?

  1. Michelle McNally

  2. Debraj Sahai

  3. Paul McNally

  4. Ranbir Kapoor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Michelle McNally (Rani Mukerji) is the deaf and blind woman who overcomes challenges to achieve success in Black (2005).

Which Indian film explores the theme of mental health and the stigma associated with it?

  1. Aamir

  2. Kai Po Che!

  3. Shahid

  4. Fukrey


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Shahid (2012) is a biographical drama film that tells the story of Shahid Azmi (Rajkummar Rao), a human rights lawyer who fought against the stigma associated with mental health issues.

In the film 'Barfi!', which character has autism spectrum disorder?

  1. Jhilmil Chatterjee

  2. Barfi

  3. Shruti Ghosh Sengupta

  4. Ranbir Kapoor


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Barfi (Ranbir Kapoor) is the character with autism spectrum disorder in Barfi! (2012).

Which Indian film addresses the issue of mental health in the context of the elderly population?

  1. Piku

  2. 102 Not Out

  3. Badhaai Ho

  4. Andhadhun


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Piku (2015) is a comedy-drama film that explores the relationship between a daughter (Deepika Padukone) and her aging father (Amitabh Bachchan), who has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

In the film '102 Not Out', which character is a 102-year-old man who decides to live life on his own terms?

  1. Babulal

  2. Dharam

  3. Virendra

  4. Lata


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Babulal (Amitabh Bachchan) is the 102-year-old man who decides to live life on his own terms in 102 Not Out (2018).

Which Indian film explores the theme of mental health and the impact of social media?

  1. Pink

  2. Dear Zindagi

  3. Dangal

  4. 3 Idiots


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dear Zindagi (2016) explores the theme of mental health and the impact of social media on relationships and self-esteem.

In the film 'Pink', which character is a lawyer who fights against the stigma associated with mental health issues?

  1. Deepak Sehgal

  2. Amitabh Bachchan

  3. Taapsee Pannu

  4. Kirti Kulhari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Deepak Sehgal (Amitabh Bachchan) is the lawyer who fights against the stigma associated with mental health issues in Pink (2016).

Which Indian film addresses the issue of mental health in the context of the LGBTQ+ community?

  1. Aligarh

  2. Margarita with a Straw

  3. Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga

  4. Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aligarh (2015) is a biographical drama film that tells the story of Dr. Shrinivas Ramchandra Siras (Manoj Bajpayee), a gay professor who faced discrimination and harassment due to his sexual orientation.

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