This psychoanalysis of 'Dil Chahta Hai' will blow your mind
Ever thought of applying Freudian theory to this iconic film?
Here's an interesting psychological perspective on the iconic film. PHOTO: BOLLYSPICE.COM
It has been 15 years since Dil Chahta Hai hit theatres and redefined friendship goals for all of us (admit it, you planned that ‘spontaneous’ Goa trip).
To date, the film remains as impactful as it was back in 2001 with characters Akash, Sameer and Sid etched in everyone's memories. They were and are still relatable.
Now, a Youtube channel, Cinema Beyond Entertainment, has psychoanalysed the Bollywood movie and come up with an interesting perspective using Freudian theory.
The Freudian iceberg theory is about the three states of your mind -- the id, the superego, and the ego.
The id is the devil that deals with impulses and follows the principle of immediate gratification - food, sex and aggression.
The superego is the angel that is always yearning for what is morally right.
The ego is what strikes a balance between the two extremes and makes decisions trying to satisfy both.
As you might have guessed, Akash represents id, Sid represents superego and Sameer represents the ego!
So, the film is not just about youth, friendships and how your life changes as you grow up. There's a much deeper narrative embedded in it that makes it so relatable to each individual - the struggle to balance your desires with what's right.
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywsheV06ckg&feature=youtu.be
To date, the film remains as impactful as it was back in 2001 with characters Akash, Sameer and Sid etched in everyone's memories. They were and are still relatable.
Now, a Youtube channel, Cinema Beyond Entertainment, has psychoanalysed the Bollywood movie and come up with an interesting perspective using Freudian theory.
The Freudian iceberg theory is about the three states of your mind -- the id, the superego, and the ego.
The id is the devil that deals with impulses and follows the principle of immediate gratification - food, sex and aggression.
The superego is the angel that is always yearning for what is morally right.
The ego is what strikes a balance between the two extremes and makes decisions trying to satisfy both.
As you might have guessed, Akash represents id, Sid represents superego and Sameer represents the ego!
So, the film is not just about youth, friendships and how your life changes as you grow up. There's a much deeper narrative embedded in it that makes it so relatable to each individual - the struggle to balance your desires with what's right.
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywsheV06ckg&feature=youtu.be