Film On Dementia: Not just 'Saiyara', these movies also show the pain of dementia

Film On Dementia: Bollywood films have always narrated stories of emotions like love, romance, and separation. But there are some films that present these emotions from a different perspective, which comes out as a mirror of the society. These stories not only depict the relationships of lovers, but also deeply highlight relationships like family, friendship, and humanity. Especially, when it comes to diseases like Alzheimer's or dementia, which slowly take away memory, these films show the strength of relationships and the will to live of a person. The recently released film Saiyyara has achieved a new milestone in this direction. Let's take a look at some such selected films, which brought this disease to the big screen with sensitivity.

Saiyaara (2025): A unique tale of love

Directed by Mohit Suri, Saiyaara is the love story of Krish Kapoor and Vaani Batra, which initially seems like a fairy tale. But the story takes an interesting turn when it is discovered that Vaani has Alzheimer's. This disease slowly erases her memories, but Krish does not leave her. He tries to keep his love alive every moment. This specialty of the film sets it apart from other love stories. From social media to the box office, Saiyaara not only moved the audience emotionally but also raised awareness about this disease.

Black (2005): The precious relationship between teacher and student

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Black is a film that depicted Alzheimer's through a different kind of relationship. This film tells the story of Michelle (Rani Mukerji) and her teacher Debraj (Amitabh Bachchan). Debraj, who devotes his life to teaching Michelle and making her self-reliant, later falls victim to Alzheimer's himself. The story ends on an emotional note, with Michelle taking care of her teacher. The film not only depicts the pain of illness but also takes the relationship between a student and teacher to new heights.

Three of Us (2022): Loss of memories and the bond of love

Three of Us is a sensitive film with a stellar cast including Shefali Shah, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Swanand Kirkire. It is the story of Shailja (Shefali Shah), who faces the onset of dementia. She realises that her memories and identity are slowly being taken away from her. She wants to relive her childhood, and her husband (Swanand Kirkire) accompanies her on this journey. The film also depicts the importance of love as well as self-discovery and family.

U Me Aur Hum (2008): The power of love in adversity

Ajay Devgn and Kajol starrer U Me Aur Hum is a love story that revolves around Alzheimer's disease. In the film, Ajay (Ajay Devgn) and Pia (Kajol) are living a happy married life, but Pia is diagnosed with Alzheimer's. She gradually loses her memories, even unable to recognise her husband and son. But Ajay supports her at every step. The film shows that true love remains steadfast even in difficult situations.

Goldfish (2022): The unbreakable bond between mother and daughter

Goldfish is a film that depicts dementia through a mother-daughter relationship. Starring Kalki Koechlin and Deepti Naval, the film is the story of Anamika and her mother Sudha. Anamika, who lives abroad, returns when her mother is diagnosed with dementia. The film not only showcases the mother-daughter relationship but also beautifully highlights their bond with the people around them. The film sensitively portrays the depth of relationships and the impact of illness.