Zindaginama ·Zindagiनामा

An Anthology series that highlights the stigmas around mental health and mental illness in India. According to the latest World Health Organization report on depression, almost 7.5% of Indians suffer from major or minor mental disorders that require expert intervention. The brainchild of Dr. Neerja Birla, Zindaginama strives towards creating an environment where mental health dialogue is encouraged. It's okay not to be okay. Six different stories from six creators with a common theme - to encourage us to be sensitive to our environment and peers and to show openness to acknowledging mental health struggles in our lives.

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Drama
Created By

Dr. Neerja Birla

First Aired on

Oct 10, 2024

1 seaons till Oct 10, 2024

Popularity: 3.5282
1 votes
Networks
(IN)
Production

Applause Entertainment (TW)Antimatter Production

Status: Returning Series

In Production

Last episode: The Daily Puppet Show

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 6 episodes

Season 1

Aired

6 Episodes
  • Episode 1One Plus One33 min

    Set in two timelines, 'One Plus One' follows the story of twin sisters Maya and Mira through key moments in their life. The bond between them strains and frays under the weight of Mira’s eating disorder, and one fateful night when it all comes to a breaking point. Will the sisters find a way through together?

  • Episode 2Swagatam41 min

    The episode explores the lives of a young married couple living in a small-town in Maharashtra. The husband, diagnosed with schizophrenia, is keen to attend his friend's wedding. Swagatam portrays what it’s like for an individual to actually live with schizophrenia, without primarily focusing on traditional media stereotypes of violent episodes.

  • Episode 3Bhanwar41 min

    Vaidehi, a mother of three in rural Bihar, and Namrata, a newlywed in the bustling city of Kolkata, confront identical fears and deep-rooted anxieties. Grappling with the heavy weight of societal stigmas and personal traumas, each must find a way to heal before their lives spiral out of control beyond repair.

  • Episode 4Caged42 min

    Set in the coastal village of Bhaatgaon, Raju, a high school student with undiagnosed psychological issues, embarks on a transformative journey as he embraces his true identity and experiences the challenges and triumphs of his transition. As the people around him fail to understand him, Raju finally gets support when Keith, a land owner who lives in the city, arrives in Bhaatgaon.

  • Episode 5Purple Duniya38 min

    30-year-old Raag battles keeping up with professional and personal commitments as his life is controlled by a fictitious Purple World. To his family and friends in Delhi, Raag is a victim of bad timing - a broken relationship and failing career prospects, but will they find out the real reason behind his behaviour?

Top Cast

Crew & Team

Sameer Nair

Producer

Deepak Segal

Producer

Akshita Shah

Producer

Shalini P. Poddar

Executive Producer

Prasoon Garg

Executive Producer

Ranjib Mazumder

Executive Producer

Tia Jha

Casting

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