Portrayal of psychiatrists in Hindi movies released in the first decade of the 21st century

Portrayal of illicit drug use in bollywood movies over the last two decades: A content analysis

AIM

to analyse Bollywood movies depicting illicit drug use, released in last two decades, based on their content.

METHODOLOGY

Online movie databases, source books and blogs were accessed along with Google search to compile a list of movies portraying illicit drug use in at least one character. Each movie was screened twice for details of character and drug use pattern.

RESULTS

Total 22 movies depicting 25 characters were included in analysis. Majority of characters were male, young, students and affluent. Intoxication was the commonest state and social adversities were most common complications depicted. Treatment seeking was low and most common outcome was death.

CONCLUSION

Cinematic depiction of drug use may promote some misconceptions among viewers. Alignment of cinematization with scientific knowledge is needed.

Movies and matters of the mind- portrayal of psychiatric illnesses in Bollywood over last two decades: A content analysis

AIM

to analyze Bollywood movies depicting psychiatric illnesses, released in last two decades, on content and scientific accuracy.

METHODOLOGY

Google search was done to compile a list of Bollywood movies portraying psychiatric illnesses. Each movie was screened for character details, symptoms, diagnosis, and accuracy of depiction.

RESULTS

Twenty-eight movies were analyzed. Most characters were middle-aged, unmarried, employed, and affluent. Most common symptom was aggression and diagnosis was Schizophrenia. Treatment-seeking was low and common outcome was deterioration.

CONCLUSION

Bollywood's depiction of psychiatric illnesses differs from research evidence in many aspects. Greater alignment between cinematic portrayal and research evidence is needed.