In this project, we have made 12 films that address various mental health challenges faced by different segments of society. These films use storytelling and emotional narratives to connect with audiences and promote the TeleMANAS helpline as a source of support.
| S.No | Film | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Adolescents
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An empathetic narrative that bridges the generational gap, where 5 adults talk to young adults (in their kind of language and lingo), understanding their problems (identity struggles, exam and emotional stress, and societal pressures) and offering practical solutions through Tele MANAS. | 3 mins |
| 2 |
Elderly
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Narration in a poetic form, highlighting mental health challenges of the elderly, and offering solution through Tele MANAS. | 1.5 mins |
| 3 |
Married Couples
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Narration in a poetic form, highlighting the emotional disconnect in marriages due to societal, financial and personal pressures, and offering solution through Tele MANAS. | 1.5 mins |
| 4 |
Tele MANAS Song
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This song encourages individuals to overcome inner struggles like fear and loneliness. With uplifting lyrics, it highlights Tele MANAS as a constant source of support, promoting open conversations and guiding listeners toward hope and self-belief. | 2.5 mins |
| 5 |
Migrants / Urban poor
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A film with less words, mostly expressions, where the central emotion is Kya Karoon – the helplessness that migrants (in this case house help) feels when they are away from family. Offers solutions through Tele MANAS. The later part of the film, where the protagonist is encouraged to call Tele MANAS, is recorded by Bollywood Director, Sanjeev Puri. | 1.5 mins |
| 6 |
Urban young / Anxiety
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A young person, looking after his parents, is feeling anxious as his father is in hospital, and additionally, there is out-of-expenditure for this extended hospital stay. The central emotion in this is also Kya Karoon. Offers solutions through Tele MANAS. The later part of the film, where the protagonist is encouraged to call Tele MANAS, is recorded by Bollywood Director, Sanjeev Puri; and another version by Suvarna, International Para athlete. | 1.5 mins |
| S.No | Film | Scripts | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adolescents | हमें पता है you get uncomfortable कि तुमसे कोई personal सवाल जवाब करे तुम्हारी permission के बिना तुम्हारी चीज़ों के साथ छेड़खानी करें | तुम्हारे दोस्तों के आगे तुम्हारी बचपन की कहानियाँ सुनाए | हमें यह भी पता है कि तुम नहीं चाहते कि तुमसे कोई बार-बार पूछे कि तुम कैसे हो, क्या कर रहे हो, कहाँ हो, किसके साथ हो। सच बोलें तो ऐसा कुछ हमारे साथ भी हुआ है। पर हाँ, हमारा time अलग था और तुम्हारा time अलग है। हमारे time पे boundary तो सिर्फ खेल के मैदान में होती थी। पर personal boundaries क्या होती हैं, किसी ने नहीं बताया। Self-love, self-esteem, self-confidence ये words तो दूर-दूर तक नहीं सुने थे। हमें तो सिर्फ exam के time पे self-help books के बारे में पता था। Lonely का मतलब सिर्फ इतना था कि आज घर पे कोई नहीं है। Young age पे lonely feel करना भी कुछ होता है, ये आज तुमसे समझ आया। Games के नाम पे दोस्तों के साथ हमने पिट्ठू, स्टापू, गिली डंडा खेला है, पर दोस्त mind games भी कुछ होते हैं, ये तुमने सिखाया। And when you all say, "Mumma or Papa you dont understand, its true. Maybe we dont. But we want to. हमें दिखता है तुम्हारी life में बहुत stress और pressure है। Exams का stress, your wanting a break in life, and yes, those breakups too। But you get new options just by swiping left or right। ऐसे में कहाँ होते होंगे अंदर के वो emotions process - like grief, anger, rejection। And when you see कि सबकी reel life इतनी perfect है तो तुम्हारी real life क्यों नहीं? Influence करने के लिए दुनिया भर के influencers हैं। We can imagine ऐसे में identity crisis तो हो ही सकता है। बेटा, we know life is tough। हम भी इससे गुजरे हैं। But isnt life all about trying? We just want कि तुम try करो... किसी से तो बात करो। Try to explain कि तुम्हारी life में क्या हो रहा है। तुम क्या feel कर रहे हो। उसे बात करो जिससे तुम comfortable हो। पर if you feel कि वो सुनने को नहीं हैं तैयार, or in case they are not around to listen, try calling TeleManas. यहाँ counsellors और mental health professionals हैं, जो confidential, non-judgmental तरीके से आपकी मदद करने के लिए 24X7 उब्लब्ध हैं | तो दिल खोल के call करें toll-free number 14416 पर। Talk to someone जो दे पाए तुम्हारी हर समस्या का हल, कि तुम खुल के जी पाओ एक बेहतर कल। Tele MANAS - एक दोस्त हर पल। |
1. We know you feel uncomfortable when someone asks you personal questions. 2. Or meddles with your things without permission. 3. Or shares your childhood stories with your friends. 4. We also understand that you don't like being asked repeatedly: 'Where are you? What are you doing? How are you? Who are you with?' 5. Honestly, we've experienced something similar. 6. But yes, times were different for us, and they are different for you. 7. In our time, boundaries existed only on playgrounds. 8. But the idea of 'personal boundaries' was foreign to us. 9. 'Self-love', 'Self Esteem', 'Self-confidence' – these words were not in our vocabulary. 10. We only knew what 'self-help books' were at the time of school exams. 11. For us, being lonely meant nobody was at home. 12. But feeling lonely at a young age... that's something you've helped us understand today. 13. In the name of games, we engaged in – Gilli Danda, Seven Stones, Hopscotch. 14. But, you helped us see that 'mind' games are real. 15. When you say, Mumma, Papa, you don't understand,' you're right. It's true. Maybe we don't. But we want to. 16. We see the stress and pressure in your life. 17. Stress for exams, the need for a break, and yes, those breakups too. 18. But you get new options just by swiping left or right! 19. In such circumstances, how would those deep internal emotions get processed? For example, grief, anger and rejection… 20. And when you see the perfect 'reel life' of others, you wonder: Why isn't my 'real' like that? 21. And with influencers everywhere, an 'identity crisis' is natural. 22. We know life is tough. 23. We, too, have passed this stage. 24. But isn't life about trying? 25. We just want you to try. Try talking to someone. 26. Explain what's going on in your life. and what you are feeling. 27. Speak to someone you feel comfortable with. 28. But if they're not ready to listen, or if they're not around… 29. Try calling Tele MANAS. 30. Here, counsellors and mental health professionals are available 24x7 to provide support. 31. Which is confidential and non-judgemental. 32. So, open your heart, speak freely, and call toll-free number 14416. 33. Speak to someone who can guide you toward solutions, and take a step toward a better tomorrow. 34. Tele MANAS — a friend for every moment. |
| 2 | Elderly | V.O. (Male): अख़बार पढ़ते-पढ़ते अक्सर सो जाना, थोड़ा सा चलते ही थक जाना, सब को पता है ये है badhti umar की निशानी, पर कम लोग समझते हैं इसके साथ आई तन्हाई की कहानी। बस पुराने क़िस्से याद आते हैं, वो हंसी, वो बातें, दिल को तड़पाते हैं, जिनके साथ हंसना था, जिनके साथ रोना, आज बस यादों में रह गया उनका कोना। जो दोस्त पास थे, अब कहीं दूर हो गए, कुछ दुनिया से चले गए, कुछ बीमारी से मजबूर हो गए। दिखते तो अब बस बच्चों के चेहरे हैं, पर ना बात करने का वक़्त, ना बैठने की फुर्सत है। V.O. (Female): समझते हैं हम आपके इस दर्द की कहानी, पर बनने ना दीजिए इसे अपनी मानसिक परेशानी। याद रखिए, ज़िन्दगी मिली है, जीनी तो पूरी है, दिल को हल्का करने के लिए, बात करना ज़रूरी है। हेलो बोलो, दिल खोलो। डायल चौदाह चार सौ सोलह आपका दोस्त - टेली-मानस। In Text: [MoHFW logo] हेलो बोलो, दिल खोलो। Dial 14416 आपका दोस्त टेली मानस। Call for Confidential, non-judgemental conversation with a trained counsellor 24X7 Toll-free helpline [Tele MANAS logo]. |
1. I often doze off while reading the newspaper. 2. And getting tired after just a short walk. 3. Everyone knows these are signs of ageing, but few understand the loneliness that comes with it. 4. Only nostalgic old stories come to mind… 5. The laughter and the conversations haunt the heart. 6. Those we laughed and cried with, now, only linger in memories. 7. Friends who were near are now far away… 8. Some have left this world, some confined by illness. 9. What we see around us now are only the faces of our children, too busy to talk or sit with us. 10. We understand your anguish. 11. But don't let this become your mental struggle. 12. Remember, we only have this life — and we must live it to the fullest. 13. It is important to open up, sorrow and worry when shared feels lighter. 14. Open your heart, call Tele MANAS. 15. Dial 14416. Your friend – Tele MANAS. |
| 3 | Married Couples | Below lines will be said by the couple, as they reflect upon their married life. The dialogues will be said alternatively, in a male and a female voice. साथ रहते तो हो, पर फिर भी साथ नहीं | बातें करने को तो बहुत हैं, पर फिर भी कोई बात नहीं | बच्चों के बीच जितनी चहल-पहल, बंद कमरे में उतना ही सन्नाटा है | ज़िंदगी के इस सफर में लगता है, अलग अलग अपना रास्ता है। क्योंकि शादी हम करते तो प्यार के लिए हैं, पर समय के साथ प्यार ले लेता है backseat। Financial pressures, बच्चों की tension और घर की अनगिनत responsibilities। बस इन्हीं की हो के रह जाती है जीत। इस सब को निभाने में अंदर से frustration होती है, गुस्सा भी आता है जो ना चाहते हुए भी, अपने साथी पर निकल जाता है। Below lines will be a Voiceover… like a solution been given by a voice that represents Tele-MANAS: अगर साथ बात करके भी न निकले कोई नतीजा, तो किसी और से बात करना भी है एक तरीका। आप चाहें तो Tele-MANAS को अपनी बात सुनाइए, और mental health professionals से मदद पाइए। In text: [MoHFW logo] हेलो बोलो, दिल खोलो। Dial 14416 आपका दोस्त टेली मानस। Call for Confidential, non-judgemental conversation with a trained counsellor 24X7 Toll-free helpline [Tele MANAS logo]. |
1. You live together, but are you truly connecting? 2. There is so much to say, yet no words are spoken. 3. Children’s laughter echoes through the house, but silence fills the closed bedroom. 4. In life's journey, we seem to be moving apart, going our own way. 5. Marriages begin with love, but with time, love often takes a backseat. 6. Financial pressures, parenting challenges, and the weight of endless household responsibilities take their toll. 7. In trying to balance it all, frustration builds, anger rises, and before you know it, your partner becomes the target — unintentionally. 8. Try talking to each other. And if those conversations lead nowhere, reaching out for help can make a difference. 9. If you would like, try talking to us at Tele MANAS, and seek guidance from mental health professionals. 10. Open your heart, call Tele MANAS. 11. Dial 14416. |
| 4 | Tele MANAS Song | सुन रे (listen) मन रे (Self) जान ले ये तूं (Knowing) दुख ये (grief) डर ये (fear) मान ले ये तूं (acceptance) है है तो पर बीत ही जाएंगे ये उदासी के पल जान ले ये तू सुन रे मन रे जान ले ये तूं पार उस मन के है वो रहबर (guide) क्यूं दिल छोटा करता है दिलबर (loving friend) सुन रे मन रे जान ले ये तूं ना तूं अकेला ना ही बेचारा बस कर अब चल है टेली-मानस अब सहारा सुन रे मन रे जान ले हर पल प्रति पल दोस्त उधर से अब है बोला हेलो, चौदह चार सौ सोलह सुन रे मन रे जान ले ये तूं ... (In announcing tone) Hello बोलो दिल खोलो Dial Tele MANAS Call 14416. |
1. Listen o’ self, listen o’ heart… 2. Know and accept your grief, your fear. 3. It exists, but you must move forward. This too shall pass away. 4. Listen o’ self, listen o’ heart… 5. Cross the barriers of your mind. 6. There’s a guide to help you through. 7. Why does your loving heart feel small? 8. You are neither alone nor helpless. 9. Enough is enough—keep walking ahead. 10. TeleMANAS is your support now. 11. Listen o’ self, listen o’ heart… 12. Every moment, every second, there’s a friend... 13. Calling out, saying: Hello, 14416. 14. Fixing every problem, dial 14416 15. (Announcing tone): Speak openly, without hesitation. 16. TeleMANAS—a friend for every moment. 17. Call 14416. |
| 5 | Migrants / Urban poor | मैं अकेला क्या करूं यहां पे, किसको बोलू मैं [MoHFW logo] हेलो बोलो, दिल खोलो। Dial 14416 आपका दोस्त टेली मानस। |
Onscreen text “I moved to a big city to improve my family's life.” “Some days, the loneliness hits hard.” “I miss home.” “I wonder how to stay strong for my family and for my wife.” “I am lonesome here!” “Who do I turn to?” Open your heart, Dial 14416. Your friend – Tele Manas. A friend for every moment. |
| 6 | Urban young / Anxiety | क्या करू, क्या करू | A young person, looking after his parents, is feeling anxious as his father is in hospital, and additionally, there is out-of-expenditure for this extended hospital stay. The central emotion in this is also Kya Karoon. Offers solutions through Tele MANAS. The later part of the film, where the protagonist is encouraged to call Tele MANAS, is recorded by Bollywood Director, Sanjeev Puri. |
| Sr. No | Name of the Members | University / Institute | Invited as |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prof. Amit Gangotia | Professor, Department of Tourism and Travel, Central University of Himachal Pradesh |
Nodal Officer |
| 2 | Dr. Surya Rashmi Rawat | Professor, Himachal Pradesh Kendriya Vishwavidyalaya Business School, Central University of Himachal Pradesh |
Member |
| 3 | Dr. Shashi Punam | Professor, Department of Social Work, Central University of Himachal Pradesh |
Member |
| 4 | Dr. Inder Singh Thakur | Professor, Centre for Deen Dayal Upadhayay Studies, Central University of Himachal Pradesh |
Member |
| 5 | Dr. Naresh Kumar | Associate Professor, Department of Punjabi and Dogri, Central University of Himachal Pradesh |
Member |
| 6 | Dr. Sunil Kumar | Associate Professor, Centre for Yoga Studies, Central University of Himachal Pradesh |
Member |
| 7 | Dr. Bharat Singh | Assistant Professor, Department of Hindi, Central University of Himachal Pradesh |
Member |
| 8 | Sh. Muruli N | Assistant Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Central University of Himachal Pradesh |
Member |
| 9 | Dr. Dinesh Lakhanpal | Assistant Professor, Centre for Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, Central University of Himachal Pradesh |
Member |
| 10 | Dr. Amrik Singh | Assistant Professor, Centre for Promotion of Ecological, Adventure Health & Cultural Tourism, Central University of Himachal Pradesh |
Member |
| 11 | Ms. Shailza Bharti | Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work, Central University of Himachal Pradesh |
Member |
| 12 | Dr. Anita Thakur | Medical Officer Specialist (Psychiatry), Zonal Hospital, Dharamshala (H.P.) | Member |
| 13 | Dr. Anurag Sharma | Medical Officer, Central University of Himachal Pradesh | Member |
Please find below the activities undertaken by the MHWB Cell.
