Tue, Apr 16, 2019
Why are relationships complicated? Does my background affect my relationships? How important is it to communicate? Our third episode, directed by Anupam Barve, starring Suyog Gorhe, Abhishek Deshmukh and others focuses on the intricacies of modern relationships and the struggle with self-identities.
Tue, Apr 23, 2019
Is depression the end of everything? Is there a way out? How to reach out to someone facing mental health issues? In this week's episode Fog Lights, director Alok Rajwade explores the internal struggle of going through depression. Mental health issues are often dismissed and never dealt with properly. A willingness to communicate and address the problem can make it easier to handle.
Tue, Apr 30, 2019
What will people say? Will I be accepted if I am different? Will my individuality be respected? The fifth episode in our Safe Journeys, directed by Varun Narvekar, takes an inward look at self-identity - how being different in the eyes of others and yourself can have an effect on how you choose to exist. The film is a shout out to everyone who is different in any way - race, caste, gender, body, sexual orientation - how you are and who you are - is okay.
Tue, May 7, 2019
How does one deal with unwanted pregnancy? Is abortion legal in India? Is marriage mandatory to have children? There are a lot of moralities and legalities associated with terminating an unwanted pregnancy, but it is important to understand its effects on health as well. Our sixth episode, directed by Anupam Barve, starring Mukta Lele and Akshay Tanksale, sheds light on the process by busting myths and the taboo that surrounds abortion.
Tue, May 14, 2019
Does our society acknowledge child sexual abuse? How important is it to communicate about sexual abuse? What are the effects of suffering from sexual abuse? The penultimate episode in our Safe Journeys tries to highlight a grave problem that we as a society tend to dismiss, neglect and fail to have a conversation about. Sexual abuse among children is more common than we think and has a long-term impact on the victims. This story, written by Maitreyee, is directed by Varun Narvekar and showcases the extent to which abuse suffered as a child can be a hurdle in living a healthy, happy life.
Mon, May 20, 2019
What is consent? Does remaining silent necessarily imply consent? How to eliminate the grey areas within consent? Our final stop in our Safe Journeys engages in a topic that has always been seen in grey shades - consent. A crucial, fundamental element of any relationship, consent is what draws the terms of engagement between two people when it comes to intimacy, privacy and everything that comes with it. Starring Ruturaj Shinde and Shivani Rangole, our eighth episode, directed by Anupam Barve, takes a lighter approach to this issue.