Zindaginama(2024)

Zindaginama is an Indian anthology series that tackles mental health stigma through six distinct stories. Each episode, created by a different filmmaker, explores the personal struggles of characters navigating depression, anxiety, and other mental disorders in contemporary India. The series was developed by Dr. Neerja Birla as a platform for candid conversations around mental wellness—a topic affecting millions across the country. Rather than offering easy answers, Zindaginama presents nuanced portraits of people learning to acknowledge their own vulnerabilities and extend compassion to those around them. The overarching message is simple: it's okay not to be okay. By centering diverse voices and experiences, the series encourages viewers to recognize mental health as a vital part of overall wellbeing and to challenge the silence that often surrounds it in Indian culture.