15 films that tried to uphold the socially relevant issues

Oct 14, 2012 13:26pm

'Achhoot Kanya', directed by Franz Osten in 1936, featured the problems of dalits in India.
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Directed by Bimal Roy in 1953, 'Do Bigha Zameen' was an important movie as it was based on the ruthless 'zamindari' system.
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In 1957, 'Mother India' directed by Mehboob Khan, tried to explain why a normal person takes up a weapon for justice.
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'Naya Daur' released in 1957 was directed by Baldev Raj Chopra. It was centered on traditional methods of transportation which are facing a tough competition from modern vehicles in changing times.
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'Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai', directed by Radhu Karmakar in 1960, starred Raj Kapoor, Padmini and Pran. It was based on the lives of bandits.
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'Manthan' was directed by Shyam Benegal in 1976. The film was based on milk management and eradicating adulteration.
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Amrit Nahata directed 'Kissa Kursi Ka' in 1978. It was a satire on corrupt political system.
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'Salaam Bombay' was based on the daily lives of children living on the streets of Mumbai. It was directed by Mira Nair in 1988.
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'Bombay' was directed by Mani Ratnam in 1995. It showcased the aftereffects of Babri Masjid demolition.
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In 2001, 'Chandni Bar' directed by Madhur Bhandarkar hit the screens with a glimpse of underworld of Mumbai along with prostitution, dance bars and related crimes.
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Prakash Jha's 'Gangaajal' (2003) demonstrated what is ideal for a relatively backward society.
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'Swades' starred by Shah Rukh Khan and Gayatri Joshi. Ashutosh Gowariker's 2004 film presented the problems of traditional Indian villages.
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'Yuva', directed by Mani Ratnam in 2004, inspired the young generation to enter politics.
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'Firaaq' hit screens in 2008. Directed by Nandita Das, it was based on the daily lives of the people affected by the communal riots in Gujarat.
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'No One Killed Jessica' was directed by Rajkumar Gupta in 2011. The murder of model Jessica Lal was the theme of the film.
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