A significant portion of the film is dedicated to Kaira's strained relationship with her parents. The film touches upon the often-ignored reality of emotional neglect. Kaira's parents provided for her materially but failed to
is raw and vulnerable. She sheds the glamour to play a character that feels frighteningly real. Her portrayal of anxiety and the "ugly" side of depression—where you push people away and feel misunderstood—resonated with an entire generation. Dear Zindagi -2016-2016
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