Love and madness have been closely linked in literature, folklore, and cinema for centuries. In many South Asian narratives, the “mad lover” is viewed not as ill, but as deeply devoted and spiritually pure. Laila Majnu, directed by Sajid Ali, revisits the classic tale of Layla and Majnun in a modern setting. The film follows […]
Movie Review
Udta Punjab: Movie Review
Udta Punjab (2016) is a Hindi film that explores the severe drug abuse problem in Punjab and its deep psychological, social, and psychiatric consequences. From a psychiatric perspective, the movie is a strong depiction of substance use disorders, their risk factors, manifestations, and impact on individuals and society. The character Tommy Singh, a popular rock […]
To Reverse a Tragic End: Aashiqui 2 by Dr. Nikita Maan
The movie Aashiqui 2 portrays the main character Rahul Jaykar, who was struggling with severe alcohol dependence, which led to a severe negative impact on his health, career and on his relationship. As time passes, his career falls apart, and his loving person (Girlfriend) Aarohi’s career rises. This leads him to clinical depression. Aarohi tries […]
From Wounds to Wrath – Movie Review by Dr. Manshi Kakrania
As a psychiatry resident, after watching the movie Dhurandhar, I couldn’t help but notice the psychological struggles of its main character and highlight how mental illness can develop due to emotional trauma, stress, and lack of support. The protagonist portrays antisocial personality traits, narcissistic traits, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Rather than portraying the character […]
Still Alice: A Compassionate Portrayal of Early-Onset Alzheimer’s and the Caregiver’s Burden
The movie I am referring to is “STILL ALICE” which stars Julianne Moore as Alice Howland, a linguistics professor who is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. The film depicts her struggles with memory loss, confusion, and the impact on her family and professional life. Her initial symptoms, like forgetting words, losing her way while jogging, […]
Movie Review – Bulbbul
Volume 14 Issues 2 February, 2024 Violence against women, also known as gender-based violence, is a serious global issue. It refers to any act of violence that results in physical, sexual, or psychological harm or suffering to women.One such movie based on this theme is “Bulbbul ” released in 2020 in Indian Hindi-language on online […]
Movie Review: A Beautiful Mind
Volume 13 Issues 5 May, 2023 Schizophrenia, derived from the words schizein (to split) and phren (mind), is a mental disorder in which a person cannot differentiate between reality and his imagination. With a worldwide occurrence of 0.32%, schizophrenia might not be the most common mental illness but has been widely featured in art, music, […]