Dear Zindagi Today

Alia Bhatt, who was only 23 when she made this film, delivered a career-defining performance. Kaira is not a palatable heroine. She is impulsive, needy, rude, and messy. She throws tantrums. She makes bad decisions. She cries in a therapist’s office about her parents not wanting her.

Following a suggestion, she visits Dr. Jehangir Khan, a psychologist with unconventional methods (home visits, surfing). Through their sessions, Jug helps Kaira unpack the root causes of her issues: by her parents (who prioritized work and favored her brother) and a pattern of choosing unavailable or dismissive partners. Dear Zindagi