Dear Zindagi -2016-2016 [repack] Official

Performances

Enter Gauri Shinde, who had previously delivered the critically acclaimed English Vinglish (2012). With , Shinde tackled a subject Indian cinema had long tiptoed around: mental health and the validity of seeking help . Dear Zindagi -2016-2016

Critics noted that the film’s treatment of mental health remains somewhat privileged (therapy is expensive, and Jug’s beachside Goa practice is a fantasy for most). Also, the final act ties up Kaira’s journey a bit too neatly—she finds career success and a healthier romantic interest (Kunal Kapoor’s character making a reformed return). Real healing rarely has such tidy bookends. Also, the final act ties up Kaira’s journey

Source: Rao, S. S., & Kumar, S. S. (2017). A Study on the Representation of Mental Health in Bollywood Films: A Case Analysis of Dear Zindagi. International Journal of Advanced Research in Psychology, 2(1), 1-9. S. S. (2017).