Movies are expressions of our thoughts and emotions, often with relatable characters and life-like stories. When we are young and independent, we have so many things to do in life. But gradually we fall into stress, confusion, loneliness and depression when things don’t go right, and this phase that we go through during our 20s and 30s is called the quarter-life crisis. Whether it is self-esteem issues, depression and anxiety, fulfilling societal expectations and fitting in, dreams, hopes and love, here are some great Bollywood movies that can help you relate to the same and cope up.
The Trip To Spain In Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011)
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Arjun, Imran and Kabir go on a three-week bachelor road trip to Spain, as they solve out their own issues about following their dreams, conquering their fears and finding new love.
Bestie’s Marriage In Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013)
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This movie teaches you to follow your dreams, but never let go of the people you love. Kabir and Naina meet each other after eight years, and give their love a second chance, overcoming all issues finally.
The Therapy Sessions In Dear Zindagi (2016)
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We all remember the crisis that Kaira went through in her life, the reason for which she had to undergo therapy sessions with Dr. Jehangir Khan. Alia portrayed the typical quarter-life crisis many of us can very well relate to in this movie, such as heartbreak, the fear of abandonment and depression.
The Love-Lust Equation In Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2017)
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If you’re suffering from love, betrayal and heartbreak, then this movie is for you. Ayan constantly struggles with his relationships with two women, Alizeh and Saba. In the end, he loses both but understands the meaning of love.
Addressing Life’s Expectations In Noor (2017)
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Noor is a young journalist who is not given enough credit for her work, and resents her boss Shekhar. Even after losing her job, she does not give up on her passion and faces the situation as it is.
The Social Pressure In Veere di Wedding (2018)
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Four friends, Kalindi, Avni, Meera and Sakshi, reunite for Kalindi’s wedding and slowly rebel against societal expectations as they make their own life choices and address the issue of fitting in.
The next time you’re feeling down, watching these movies can seriously cheer you up and give you more power to handle your quarter-life crisis. Don’t lose hope and keep fighting; you can do this!
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