On world mental health day, actress Kangana Ranaut encouraged her fans to watch her film Judgementall Hai Kya, but also took the opportunity to criticize ‘those who run depression ki dukan’ The film was forced to change its title, originally called Mental Hai Kya, after certain sectors of society protested.
She wrote in a tweet on Saturday: “The film we made to raise awareness about mental health was taken to court by those who run the depression ki dukan, after the media ban, the name of the film was changed just before the launch, which caused marketing complications a good movie, watch it today. ”
After receiving criticism from mental health experts, the filmmakers decided to change the title. In a statement to Indian Express, a Balaji Telefilms spokesperson said: “Given the sensitivity associated with the issue of mental health and our intention not to offend or hurt anyone’s feelings, the creators have decided to change the title of the film Mental Hai Kya to Judgementall Hai Kya. Both Kangana and Rajkummar have outdone themselves in this thriller and we can’t wait for audiences to see it on the big screen. “
The Indian Society of Psychiatry had made an official complaint to the president of CBFC, Prasoon Joshi, demanding to know how the film would address mental health.
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‘Depression ka dhanda’ and ‘depression ki dukan’ are phrases Kangana has used against actor Deepika Padukone in the past. Deepika, a staunch advocate for mental health awareness, also runs the Live Love Laugh foundation. Commenting on Mental Hai Kya, the TLLL foundation in a series of tweets had stated: “It is time we put an end to the use of words, images and / or the representation of people with mental illness in a way that reinforces stereotypes. Many millions of people with mental illness in India already face tremendous stigma. Therefore, it is extremely important to be responsible and sensitive to the needs of those who suffer ”.
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