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Some voices are sought when history is being made.
Dr. Pavan Sonar has been that voice.
Featured In Indian Print & Television · 2011–2025 · English, Hindi, Marathi & Gujarati
International Medical Journal — World’s Most Cited
Quoted in The BMJ — British Medical Journal
Twice, on two completely different landmark topics, years apart — the British Medical Journal turned to Dr. Pavan Sonar as a trusted psychiatric expert. Very few Indian psychiatrists can claim even one BMJ citation.
The BMJ · 2015 · Toxic Alcohol & Public Health
India’s Toxic Alcohol Crisis
Dr. Sonar spoke to the British Medical Journal on the severe public health hazards of alcohol dependence and adulterated liquor in India — calling for mass media communication and strict legislation as essential responses.
View Article on BMJ.com →The BMJ · 2018 · Section 377 · Supreme Court Judgment
Glad to Be Gay in India
On the night India’s Supreme Court made history by decriminalising homosexuality, the British Medical Journal sought Dr. Sonar’s expert psychiatric commentary. He spoke about what it means to finally be free to be yourself.
View Article on BMJ.com →14 Years · Print & Television · 4 Languages
Featured In Indian Media
Since 2011, Dr. Pavan Sonar has been a trusted expert voice across leading Indian newspapers, magazines, and television channels — speaking on psychiatry, mental health, sexual wellness, and suicide prevention in English, Hindi, Marathi, and Gujarati.
A selection of print features and television appearances, 2011–2025
Television Appearances
Print & Publications
14+Years Media Presence
2BMJ Citations
6TV Channels
4Languages
TIMES OF INDIA — Jun 2020
Instagram Challenges: A Dialogue During Lockdown
Mental health professionals, including Dr. Pavan Sonar, discuss why pandemic-era Instagram challenges were a positive outlet for collective connection.
BANGALORE MIRROR — Jul 2018
7 Things We Get Wrong About Sex
Dr. Pavan Sonar on how mismatched expectations and flawed ideas undermine sexual relationships in India.
TIMES OF INDIA — Mar 2019
‘Games Like PUBG Give Kids a Feel-Good Factor’
Dr. Pavan Sonar argues that outright bans on gaming are counterproductive and that awareness about gaming addiction consequences is more effective.
TIMES OF INDIA — Jun 2023
Let’s Not Talk About Sex
Dr. Pavan Sonar on couples who have failed to consummate their marriages — causes, stigma, and the clinical path forward.
BANGALORE MIRROR — Apr 2019
Sex-Related Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
Dr. Pavan Sonar on when physical symptoms during intimacy — pain, headaches — require medical attention and should not be dismissed.
THEHEALTHSITE — Jul 2018
Relapse of Schizophrenia: Signs a Caregiver Should Watch For
Dr. Pavan Sonar highlights the key warning signs that caregivers of schizophrenia patients must watch for to prevent relapse.
THEHEALTHSITE — Oct 2018
World Mental Health Day 2018: Is Excessive Daydreaming a Warning Sign?
Dr. Pavan Sonar on how compulsive daydreaming reduces productivity and can signal an underlying mental health concern.
BANGALORE MIRROR — May 2019
What Men Should Know About Pleasuring Women
Dr. Pavan Sonar addresses one of the most common gaps in sexual knowledge among Indian men — understanding female pleasure and intimacy.
TIMES OF INDIA — Aug 2019
Mumbai, Get a Grip on That Road Rage!
Dr. Pavan Sonar on the psychology behind escalating road rage incidents in Mumbai — triggers, patterns, and clinical interventions.
