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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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).

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

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

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

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.