“Himanee Bhatia’s Powerful Performance In The Short Film ‘Act Normal’ On Mental Health Gathers Appreciation From All Over The Globe”
Himanee Bhatia is known for her unconventional roles and picking topics that aren’t spoken about enough. A topic she believes requires more conversation is mental health. Her short film ‘Act Normal’ which has been not only performed by her but also written and conceptualized by her, talks about a regular girl’s everyday struggle with mental health problems.
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In the film Bhatia takes us through the journey of a young girl, running us through a day in her life. How mental health affects every little part of a human being’s day. Right from work, to family to sleep to every moment.
When asked why the topic of mental health, Bhatia says she believes mental health requires more attention in not just India, but all over the globe. Her film has been appreciated globally touching 52,000 views and when we read the comment section, we can see people from all parts of the world coming forward and sharing their journey.
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The comments on the video talk about not just the struggles of people but also their inner journey of dealing with life. Right from teenagers to young adults to middle-aged people and old people, various individuals have come forward and spoken about their journey in the comments of the video.
The rawness and reality of the video partnered with Himanee’s powerful performance have stayed with people and have been highly appreciated both in India and globally.
When asked about how she prepared for the role she tells us, “It wasn’t tough to prepare for the role as I had a lot of struggles that I have dealt with in my life. There was a very painful period that I have had in my life which made me a very empathetic and sensitive person. All I did was tap into that side. Through Act Normal, I have tried to spread awareness of what a day in a person dealing with a mental health issue looks like.”
Himanee says that mental health should be our primary focus at the moment and is as important as physical health. We wish Himanee all the best for her future projects and applaud her for her brilliant performance in the film.
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