Bollywood filmmakers have been constantly working on to bring a positive change in society. From issues including casteism, dowry, women empowerment, the Bollywood films talk about all. We have listed the movies that were based on social issues prevalent in India and what we can do to solve them.
Batti Gul Meter Chalu, Was An Insight In The Electricity Fraudery
Batti Gul Meter Chalu starring Shahid Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor, Divyendu Sharma, and Yami Gautam, in lead roles talked about the issue of inflated bills caused by faulty meters in many parts of India. The movie is based on a mean lawyer who makes money out of court settlements, but finally has a change in his heart when a man commits suicide due to the inflated electricity bill on his name.
Pink Talked About The Polluted Mentality Of Guys
When a woman says NO, it’s a NO. Pink was based on this notion. Starring Amitabh Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu and others in lead roles. The movie is a step towards changing the mentality of the boys. There was a dialogue in the movie. “Aisi ladkiyon ke Saath to Aisa hi Hota hai” it is high time to train guys that if a girl is wearing a short skirt, it doesn’t mean that she is approachable.
Vicky Donor – Based On The Pressures Of Society
In Indian society, the infertility issue is really huge. This is the movie that changed the stereotype. Shoojit Sircar’s Vicky Donor starring Yami Gautam, and Ayushmann Khurrana talks about many issues of the so-called modern society. The film spoke about sperm donation and the impact it has on Indian minds.
Chak De India – Based On Women Empowerment
The movie talks about the situation of the women hockey in our country. Shah Rukh Khan starrer Chak De India talks about everything, from sexism to religious bias to regional boundaries, and also how politics is prevalent in sports.
PK – Based On The Religious Fraud In The Society
Rajkumar Hirani and Aamir Khan- a perfect combination to make any film a huge hit. The film talked about how we have divided ourselves in different religions, and the so-called babas and the religious godfathers use this opportunity to earn money out of this.
3 Idiots Was Based On The Education System And Parental Pressure
The film is based on the storyline that there is huge pressure on Indian kids under the Indian education system. But this is not only because of the educational system but also because of society. This movie was an eye opener for many parents, teachers and even educational institutions of India.
Swades Taught Us The Importance Of Being Indian And Doing Things For The Country
This movie is about an Indian who returns to his country from the West to solve the problems in his village. SRK, playing the role of Mohan Bhargava, a NASA scientist who works in the US, one day plans to take a leave from his work and visit the village to meet his nanny, Kaveriamma. It is when he reaches the village that his perceptions about India change, and he plans to do something for the backward village.
Filmmakers are making continuous efforts to bring positive changes in the society but it is completely up to us that how we perceive it and try to change ourselves.
