BW movies that made you see things differently?

What are some examples of Bollywood movies which led you to a re-examination of your belief system and changed your perceptions (even if subtly)?

For me:

Rang De Basanti - It was anti-authoritarian and made me question my implicit respect of authority.

Dor - It made me realize that women bonding was a real thing and the answer to many a problem posed by society

Chak De India - Made me root for women's sports especially hockey!

Lunchbox - I loved the central message that sometimes for everything to go right, something has to go wrong, even if it’s something as inconspicuous as receiving the wrong lunch box!

Share yours!

Bhagat Singh (with Ajay Devgan not Bobby Deol)- I love that movie. Before that movie I never even heard of Bhagat Singh or the Jallianwala Massacre. It made me look at Mahatma Gandhi and the independence in a new way.

Taare Zameen Par. I don't love this like so many other did but it was such a necessary movie for my family. My mom always put so much pressure on all her children without ever trying to understand their situation. This movie came too late but it at least made her regret the way she did things.

3 idiots- In 2020 it's so predictable and cliche but when it first came out I was right at that place trying to convince my parents I didn't want to go to medical school. This movie's message that don't follow success, follow your passion and seeing Farhan say even if he lived the rest of his life making less money he would be happier was a message I needed to hear.

PK there was no message there that I already didn't know but it was still sort of eye opening to see how we all worship God but made up our own rules to do it and how scary it is when someone breaks those rules.

Udta Punjab- I didn't know Punjab had a drug problem. It made me realize how clueless I am about different regions of India beyond movies and made me look into it more.

Plenty gave insights into one thing or the other (ofc taken with a pinch of salt too)..

Body guard: I never ever ever thought a best friend could betray her other best friend just for a guy (crush) or any reason🤪

Kabhi alvida na kehna: rhea's role inspired me a lot. Eventhough you are a working women you don't have to listen to any shit your narcissistic husband is throwing at you and rishi's role made me realise it's not "all the men"🤗

Chak Ke India

Taare Zameen Par

Stanley Ka Dabba

English Vinglish

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