Indian Cinema's Contribution to Mental Health Research and Innovation

Taare Zameen Par, released in 2007, is often regarded as a groundbreaking film in Indian cinema for its sensitive portrayal of dyslexia and its impact on a young boy's life.

My Name Is Khan, released in 2010, featured Shah Rukh Khan playing the role of a man with Asperger's syndrome and OCD, shedding light on these conditions and their impact on relationships.

Mom, released in 2017, explored the struggles of a mother (played by Sridevi) as she navigates postpartum depression and its impact on her family.

Dear Zindagi, released in 2016, featured Alia Bhatt as a young woman seeking therapy to address her mental health struggles, emphasizing the significance of seeking professional help.

Black, released in 2005, featured Amitabh Bachchan as a blind and deaf man who develops schizophrenia, providing a unique perspective on the condition and its challenges.

Aamir, released in 2008, explored the struggles of a young man (played by Rajeev Khandelwal) with schizophrenia and the stigma associated with mental illness in society.

Dear Zindagi, released in 2016, featured Alia Bhatt as a young woman struggling with depression and her journey towards self-discovery and healing.

Black, released in 2005, featured Amitabh Bachchan as a blind and deaf man who also struggles with bipolar disorder, providing a unique perspective on the condition and its challenges.

Dear Zindagi, released in 2016, featured Alia Bhatt as a young woman struggling with anxiety and her journey towards self-discovery and healing.

Black, released in 2005, featured Amitabh Bachchan as a blind and deaf man who also struggles with PTSD, providing a unique perspective on the condition and its challenges.

Piku, released in 2015, explored the relationship between a daughter (Deepika Padukone) and her aging father (Amitabh Bachchan) who struggles with constipation and other health issues, highlighting the mental health challenges faced by the elderly.

Kapoor & Sons, released in 2016, explored the dynamics of a dysfunctional family, including the struggles of a gay son (played by Fawad Khan) with his sexuality and mental health.

Nil Battey Sannata, released in 2016, explored the struggles of a single mother (played by Swara Bhaskar) in a small town as she tries to provide for her family and support her daughter's education, highlighting the mental health challenges faced by women in rural areas.

Dear Zindagi, released in 2016, explored the struggles of a young woman (played by Alia Bhatt) living in a modern urban setting as she navigates her career, relationships, and mental health.

Wake Up Sid, released in 2009, explored the struggles of a young man (played by Ranbir Kapoor) as he navigates his career in the corporate world and his personal life, highlighting the mental health challenges faced by individuals in the corporate sector.