Dhadak 2 to Aarakshan, films based on caste disparities
Dhadak 2 to Aarakshan, films based on caste disparities
Take a look at five Bollywood films which are based on caste disparity. Notably, these movies have shared the stories of people who face caste discrimination in society and also show their struggles for justice and equality.
There are several films made in Bollywood which are based on caste discrimination. These movies have delivered the stories of people who face unfair treatment from society because of their caste, and also show their struggles for justice and equality. Let's take a look at the five films which explored the theme of caste disparity.
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The most anticipated romantic drama film 'Dhadak 2', featuring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri in the lead roles, is based on the issue of caste discrimination and oppression in India. Directed by Shazia Iqbal, the film is set to hit the silver screens on August 1, 2025, and is produced under the banners of Dharma Productions, Zee Studios, and Cloud 9 Pictures.
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Prakash Jha's directorial 'Aarakshan' follows the controversial policy of caste-based reservations in government jobs and in the education sector. The drama thriller features Bollywood actors Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, Manoj Bajpayee, Prateik Babbar, Saurabh Shukla and others in the lead roles. The 2011 film has 6.2 stars out of 10 on IMDb and is available to stream on Prime Video.
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The romantic drama film 'Sairat' is directed by Nagraj Manjule and revolves around the story of a fisherman's son and a local politician's daughter who fall in love against caste restrictions. It features Rinku Rajguru, Akash Thosar, and Arbaz Shaikh in the lead roles.
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The 1974 film 'Ankur' is a drama film directed by ace filmmaker Shyam Benegal and follows the story of a landlord's son, Surya, who returns to his village and falls in love with Lakshmi, a lower-caste domestic servant. The film features Shabana Azmi, Anant Nag, Priya Tendulkar, and Sadhu Meher in the lead roles.
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The crime drama thriller film 'Article 15' is directed and co-written by Anubhav Sinha. The movie is based on Article 15 of the Constitution of India, which prohibits discrimination on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or birthplace. It features Ayushmann Khurana, Nassar, Manoj Pahwa, Kumud Mishra, Isha Talwar, Sayani Gupta, Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub and Ashish Verma in the key roles. It is available to stream on Netflix. This film was praised by the audience upon its release.
