6 Bollywood Movies That Got Mental Illness (Mostly) Right!

When it comes to Bollywood movies, some have managed to carry forward a strong message for those experiencing mental health issues. Here are some of them.

Taare Zameen Par The plot revolved around eight-year-old Ishaan and the difficulties he faces because of his condition, dyslexia. It was probably the first time it was displayed in a mainstream Bollywood film.

Karthik Calling Karthik The story is about Karthik, played by Farhan Akhtar who is a Schizophrenic. This leads to multiple issues in his personal and professional life until he works on it.

My Name Is Khan In this movie, SRK played a man afflicted with Asperger’s Syndrome. This film was critically acclaimed for the accurate portrayal of the character.

Barfi! The movie explores a complicated relationship between a deaf and mute person, an autistic person and a regular person. It was a refreshing change.

Tamasha This movie helped in throwing light on Bipolar Disorder, what the condition could do, if mismanaged and its management.

Dear Zindagi This movie broke barriers because it was not only relatable for many young adults today, but it also normalized therapy for one’s mental health and well-being.

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