Here are five Bollywood movies that address various social issues:
- “Taare Zameen Par” (2007) –
Directed by Aamir Khan, this film highlights the issue of dyslexia in children and the importance of recognizing and nurturing individual talents. - “Swades” (2004) –
Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, “Swades” explores the theme of brain drain and the responsibility of educated individuals towards their homeland. - “Pink” (2016) –
Directed by Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury, this film tackles the issue of consent and societal attitudes towards women, especially in cases of sexual assault. - “Padman” (2018) –
Directed by R. Balki, “Padman” is based on the true story of Arunachalam Muruganantham, who invented low-cost sanitary pads to address menstrual hygiene in rural India and break taboos surrounding menstruation. - “Article 15” (2019) –
Directed by Anubhav Sinha, this film sheds light on caste-based discrimination and the deep-rooted social inequalities prevalent in Indian society.
These movies not only entertain but also serve as a medium to raise awareness and provoke discussions about important social issues.