Mental Health in Celluloid: A Study of Select Hindi Films
Author : Dr. Naveena V and Smt. Savitha GP
Abstract :
Sound mental health is very essential for all of us to lead a healthy and happy life. At times, a few unfortunate people suffer from a few mental problems. Reasons vary from person to person. But, if given proper psychological and moral support, several of these problems can be resolved. Popular Hindi films entertain the masses with varied unrealistic themes. However, at times, they do play the role of an educative medium by highlighting social and psychological issues. In the present paper, two movies have been analysed to see how responsibly these movies have taken up sensitive issues to educate the audience on such as dyslexia or emotional problems. What these movies have done is indeed a commendable job. If people get to know these sensitive issues and treat the victims sympathetically, we can build a better society.
Keywords :
Mental Health in Cinema, Psychoanalytic Film Analysis, Hindi Cinema, Childhood Trauma, Dyslexia in Media.
