Though today we celebrate 150th birth anniversary of our father of nation Mahatma Gandhi, but his teachings are so relevant on present days and today is the best day to talk about his teachings, social issues and address them and also get inspired by the fact that how one person can initiate change. We have curated a list of movies which deal with the same.
Lage Raho Munna Bhai
Entertainer ‧ 2h 24m
Imdb – 8.1/10 | Rotten Tomatoes – 90 %
A don hopelessly falls in love with a radio jockey but lies to her about being a true Gandhian. Although he ends up hurting her, he also undergoes a change and genuinely begins helping people
Why to watch
- Munnabhai and his loyal pal Circuit are back but not alone
- Sequel to the popular hit Munnabhai M.B.B.S
- Gandhigiri
Available on Netflix
Toilet: Ek Prem Katha
Social Drama ‧ 2h 35m
Imdb – 8.1/10 | Rotten Tomatoes – 90 %
Toilet Ek Prem Katha consists of a real-life love story between Keshav from Nandgaon (Mathura) and Jaya from Barsana (Mathura) whose love transcends across barriers of society and tradition but is challenged by the most unexpected hurdle, a toilet.
Why to watch
- Inspired from real life stories
- Who is willing to go to any lengths for their beloved for good
- Social message
Available on Netflix
Antardwand
Social Drama ‧ 1h 49m
Imdb – 7.4/10
Raghuveer, a civil services student, loves Sia but his father, Madhukar, does not approve of her. Contrarily, Mahendra has his eyes on Raghuveer and kidnaps him to get him married to his daughter.
Why to watch
- Forced Marriage
- Groom Abduction
- Life’s of people involved
Available in Prime Video
Batti Gul Meter Chalu
Social Drama ‧ 2h 41m
Imdb – 6.1/10 | Rotten Tomatoes – 22 %
The lives of three childhood friends, SK, Lalita and Sundar, take a shocking turn after Sundar’s printing press receives an extremely inflated electricity bill. which leads to a courtroom drama and social awakening.
Why to watch
- Friendship
- Courtroom drama
- Social awakening
Available on Zee5
Pink
Crime Social Drama ‧ 2h 16m
Imdb – 8.2/10 | Rotten Tomatoes – 100 %
After being molested, Minal, along with her friends, tries to file an FIR against a politician’s nephew. When the subsequent case gets rigged, Deepak, a retired lawyer, helps them to fight the case.
Why to watch
- No means No
- Courtroom drama
- Amitab Bachchan as Lawyer
Available on Netflix, Hostar
Aarakshan
Social Thriller ‧ 2h 44m
Imdb – 6.2/10 | Rotten Tomatoes – 57 %
Dr Anand, the principal of STM College, along with his disciples, fights to abide by the OBC reservation verdict of the Supreme Court. However, they have to overcome many obstacles while doing so.
Why to watch
- Social drama on reservation
- Amitab Bachan, Saif Ali Khan, Deepika, Manoj Bhajpai
Available on Youtube, Prime Video
Hindi Medium
Social Drama ‧ 2h 30m
Imdb -7.8/10 | Rotten Tomatoes – 78 %
Raj and Mita yearn to get Pia, their daughter, educated from a reputed school. When they learn that their background is holding her back, they do everything to ensure that she gets into the school.
Why to watch
- Education system
- Irfan Khan at his best
Available on Prime video
Padman
Drama – Entrepreneurship ‧ 2h 20m
Imdb – 8/10 | Rotten Tomatoes – 76%
Laxmikant is upset when he sees Gayatri, his wife, using an unhygienic cloth during her periods and decides to create a machine that could make sanitary pads at affordable prices, creating awareness.
Why to watch
- Inspired by the life of Arunachalam Muruganantham
- One man initiative has turned into a revolution
Available on Netflix
