Bollywood Films That Challenged Social Norms

Fire' (1996)

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Lagaan' (2001)

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Swades' (2004)

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Taare Zameen Par' (2007)

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Dangal' (2016)

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Pad Man' (2018)

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Article 15' (2019)

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Thappad' (2020)

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Bollywood Films That Challenged Social Norms

Fire' (1996)

Deepa Mehta's 'Fire' was one of the first Indian films to explicitly portray a lesbian relationship, sparking nationwide debates and discussions.

Lagaan' (2001)

Aamir Khan's 'Lagaan' skillfully combined entertainment with a critique of British colonialism, emphasizing unity against oppression.

Swades' (2004)

Shah Rukh Khan's 'Swades' delved into the issues facing rural India, blending a powerful story with a message of social responsibility.

Taare Zameen Par' (2007)

This film brought attention to dyslexia, challenging the stigma around learning disabilities

Dangal' (2016)

Dangal’ broke stereotypes in sports, narrating the true story of female wrestlers overcoming societal hurdles to achieve international success.

Pad Man' (2018)

Pad Man’ addressed the taboo subject of menstrual hygiene, sparking conversations about a topic often considered off-limits in Indian society.

Article 15' (2019)

Article 15' took a hard look at caste-based discrimination, a deeply rooted issue in Indian society, through the lens of a police investigation.

Thappad' (2020)

Thappad’ challenged the normalization of domestic violence, questioning societal attitudes towards marriage and women's rights.