Our founders Dr. Pai and his wife Dr. Rajani Pai, understood the power of creative arts and the impact that it holds over the masses. They started “Manasa Arts”, which was an attempt to promote the concept of mental health through visual media.
Through Manasa Arts, they produced five feature films in kannada and a teleserial which won national and international acclaim. The films were also screened at national and international festivals.
Kaadina Benki
On psychosexual theme, which won the national and state awards
Prathama Usha Kirana
Based on the theme of how parenting influences the child’s emotions and behavior. This won the state and film fare award.
Aaghata
On how social milieu impacts a person’s psyche which won the state award in the special category
Manamanthana
This film tells the story of a family riddled with conflicting interests between father and son. It portrays how parental attitudes and social demands exert pressure on young minds causing psychological trauma.
Antharala
A hindi tv serial aired on doordarshan. each episode was based on a specific mental ailment and how the treatment process works towards successful resolution of symptoms.
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