⁠9 Hindi Movies Based on Social Issues

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Here are 9 Hindi movies that tackle various social issues in India.

1

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It follows a police officer investigating a crime that exposes the deep-rooted prejudices of the Indian caste system.

2

Pink

The film features a powerful performance by Amitabh Bachchan as a lawyer who defends three young women falsely accused of assault.

3

Taare Zameen Par

This heartwarming movie deals with dyslexia and the challenges faced by children with learning disabilities in the education system.

4

Masaan

Set in the holy city of Varanasi, Masaan sheds light on the rigid social norms and caste barriers that exist even in places of religious significance.

5

Aligarh

This biographical drama tells the  the true story of Professor Shrinivas Ramchandra Siras, a gay scholar who was forced to retire from his job at Aligarh.

6

Newton

This satirical film exposes the corruption and bureaucratic hurdles that plague the electoral process in India.

7

Lakshya

This coming-of-age war drama portrays the Kargil War of 1999 and its impact on young Indian soldiers.

8

Lagaan

The film revolves around a cricket match between a group of Indian villagers and their British rulers, with the stakes being a reduction in their taxes.

9

Mother India

This iconic film explores the struggles of a single mother in rural India, it delves into themes of poverty, patriarchy