The popular show Anupama has consistently gone beyond family drama to highlight important social issues, and once again, it has earned praise from viewers for addressing mental health with sensitivity and depth.
In a recent episode, Anupama strongly voices her opinion after Vasundhara mocks her and the Shah family by calling them mentally unfit. Vasundhara casually suggests that they need medical treatment for their “disturbed minds,” trivializing a deeply serious subject. Anupama, visibly hurt and angry, immediately calls out Vasundhara for her insensitive remarks.
Anupama firmly explains that mental health issues and depression are not topics to be taken lightly or used as insults. She emphasizes that mental health problems are serious conditions that can affect anyone, regardless of their background or strength. Drawing a powerful comparison, Anupama reminds Vasundhara of Parag and Khyati’s emotional state after Aryan’s death, highlighting how trauma and grief can deeply impact a person’s mental well-being.
She urges Vasundhara—and society at large—not to mock or casually label others with mental health terms. Anupama explains that depression often occurs when a person is unable to cope with overwhelming pain. She points out that while people may appear normal on the surface, no one truly knows the battles another individual is fighting internally.
Anupama further states that every person carries their own struggles, and when someone fails to manage emotional distress, they may slip into depression. She stresses that mental health should never be a subject of ridicule and that empathy and understanding are crucial.
Netizens have lauded the show for portraying this conversation with maturity and responsibility. Mental health and depression often remain unseen, yet their consequences can be severe, sometimes leading to suicidal tendencies or harmful behavior if left unaddressed. Raising awareness through mainstream television plays a vital role in encouraging acknowledgment, compassion, and timely support.
By tackling such an important issue, Anupama once again proves why it resonates deeply with audiences and continues to spark meaningful conversations in society.
