World Mental Health Day: Lights, Camera, Metro – How Cinema Portrays Urban Existence

Mumbai, often depicted as the city of dreams, shines brightly on the silver screen, showcasing its vibrant culture, relentless pace, and stark contrasts. When Aisha Banerjee (played by Konkana Sen Sharma), from ‘Wake Up Sid’, a spirited young woman from Kolkata, arrives in Mumbai to pursue her dreams, she represents the optimism and excitement that the city can offer.

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Yet, beyond the glitz and glamour, cinema has also delved into the darker side of urban life in this bustling metropolis – the pervasive sense of loneliness that often accompanies the city라이브 바카라 fast-paced, detached lives.

One such cinematic portrayal of Mumbai라이브 바카라 urban loneliness is found in the movie ‘Rat In The Kitchen’, streaming on JioCinema as part of JioCinema Film Festival. Set against the backdrop of Mumbai라이브 바카라 chaotic yet captivating urban landscape, the film successfully explores themes of loneliness, a lack of belonging, and emotional bereavement, portraying Vikram (Mantra Mugdh) as a character struggling to cope with the drastic changes in his life.

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Talking about his journey in Bombay, Mantra Mugdh from ‘Rat In The Kitchen’ said, “My first tryst with Mumbai was intimidating. Living alone can get to you in this city. It라이브 바카라 a city where you might be surrounded by a lot of people, but if you look closely, you will realize everyone here is all by themselves.”

“The character I play is struggling with his mental state. His life is shattered by the incidents that lead him to be living a loner라이브 바카라 life. He finds himself in a position where he is not sure if what he is experiencing is his imagination or a truth he does not want to acknowledge,” he further added.

However, the question still ponders. Is living alone in a metropolis as difficult as shown in movies?

“Living alone in a metropolis can lead to profound feelings of isolation, impacting mental well-being”, warns psychologist Jalpa Bhuta, shedding light on the psychological toll of urban solitude.

Vikram Kochhar adds, “In a city that never sleeps, the nights can be the loneliest. The constant hustle can drown out your own thoughts, leaving you with only the echoes of your solitude. As an actor, we struggle a lot on a daily basis to achieve our dreams, and some days when it라이브 바카라 not working out for you, it can get really difficult to survive the day and it might lead you to negative thoughts, leaving you anxious.”

So, what should one do? Bhuta answers.

“To make city life more manageable, remember to take care of yourself, connect with others, and don’t hesitate to reach out for help if you need it. Building a support system and practising mindfulness can be your allies in navigating the urban jungle while keeping your mental well-being in check,” she concludes.