#QALA - From the eyes of a Psychiatrist.
P.S. Spoilers ahead.
Read on for some themes I could find.
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P.S. Spoilers ahead.
Read on for some themes I could find.
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#psychtwitter #mentalhealth
1. The concept of unwanted child
QALA's twin brother dies in utero, which is a big shock to her mother Urmila Manjushri, who blames Qala for taking away all the nutrition from her brother in utero & even tries to smother her. Qala becomes an unwanted child in the process.
QALA's twin brother dies in utero, which is a big shock to her mother Urmila Manjushri, who blames Qala for taking away all the nutrition from her brother in utero & even tries to smother her. Qala becomes an unwanted child in the process.
2. Critical parenting
Though her mother tries to teach Qala the art of music, she is never satisfied and goes to on to punish her by keeping her out of the house in the chilling snow as Qala is not able to perform to her satisfaction.
Though her mother tries to teach Qala the art of music, she is never satisfied and goes to on to punish her by keeping her out of the house in the chilling snow as Qala is not able to perform to her satisfaction.
3. Need for validation
Qala's father dies before even she is born & her mother never displays affection, which the child craves. It is the duty of the parents to offer love & validation to the child, but since this doesn't come easily, Qala continues to seek validation.
Qala's father dies before even she is born & her mother never displays affection, which the child craves. It is the duty of the parents to offer love & validation to the child, but since this doesn't come easily, Qala continues to seek validation.
4. Insecure attachment
There's a very poignant moment when Qala tells her mother that she should love her. Her mother becomes angry, & turns away. Qala runs after her saying, "Sorry, mumma."
This is a perfect depiction of an insecure attachment between a mother & child.
There's a very poignant moment when Qala tells her mother that she should love her. Her mother becomes angry, & turns away. Qala runs after her saying, "Sorry, mumma."
This is a perfect depiction of an insecure attachment between a mother & child.
5. Rivalry between siblings
Qala's chances of seeking validation only rest on one thing- becoming a great singer.
But these chances become even slimmer when Jagan, an orphan, enters the scene who is shown to be a much better singer.
Urmila sees in Jagan, the son she never had.
Qala's chances of seeking validation only rest on one thing- becoming a great singer.
But these chances become even slimmer when Jagan, an orphan, enters the scene who is shown to be a much better singer.
Urmila sees in Jagan, the son she never had.
Rivalry between siblings
Qala grows up hating Jagan not for the fact he is a better singer but only because she doesn't receive the mother's love.
Qala grows up hating Jagan not for the fact he is a better singer but only because she doesn't receive the mother's love.
6. Going any extent to receive the love
In her need to upstage Jagan, she mixes mercury in the milk she offers to Jagan, by which Jagan loses his voice. She just wants a chance for validation. It's hard to empathize with Qala, but you can't hate her either.
In her need to upstage Jagan, she mixes mercury in the milk she offers to Jagan, by which Jagan loses his voice. She just wants a chance for validation. It's hard to empathize with Qala, but you can't hate her either.
Qala is even willing to sacrifice her dignity for the sake of getting a chance to perform, which would eventually lead to musical glory in the hope that, finally, her mother will validate her existence.
7. Identifying with just one trait
Jagan, an orphan, grows up believing that his voice is his only identity in an otherwise unfair world. The moment he loses his voice, he decides to end his life. Qala is shocked to learn that.
Jagan, an orphan, grows up believing that his voice is his only identity in an otherwise unfair world. The moment he loses his voice, he decides to end his life. Qala is shocked to learn that.
8. Success is not happiness
After Jagan's death, Qala upstages him as the best singer.
She becomes an acclaimed singer going on to win a prestigious award, but still, the love she craves for, her mother's approval, never comes. She is never happy despite the success.
After Jagan's death, Qala upstages him as the best singer.
She becomes an acclaimed singer going on to win a prestigious award, but still, the love she craves for, her mother's approval, never comes. She is never happy despite the success.
9. Importance of mental health
Qala's mental health is shown to be on the decline. She has hallucinatory experiences & reaches out for help. But she doesn't receive mental health help & instead a doctor dismisses it saying- "Aap jyada sochiye mat. Aap jyada sensitive hai!"
Qala's mental health is shown to be on the decline. She has hallucinatory experiences & reaches out for help. But she doesn't receive mental health help & instead a doctor dismisses it saying- "Aap jyada sochiye mat. Aap jyada sensitive hai!"
If you have reached till here & haven't yet watched the movie, I would recommend you strongly to watch it. The cinematography, direction & acting are all world-class.
And what should I say about music?
It's out of this world! ❤️
Go watch this gem!
Thank you for this too 👇🏼
And what should I say about music?
It's out of this world! ❤️
Go watch this gem!
Thank you for this too 👇🏼
Hats off to the entire team of Qala-
@tripti_dimri23 @swastika24 @swastika24 @swanandkirkire @ItsAmitTrivedi @varungrover and everyone with the @CleanSlateFilms for this masterpiece.
@tripti_dimri23 @swastika24 @swastika24 @swanandkirkire @ItsAmitTrivedi @varungrover and everyone with the @CleanSlateFilms for this masterpiece.
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