1] Fire
Sita and Radha young Indian women whose husbands choose celibacy or mistresses over them. And how they form an intimate, passionate relationship amidst a close-minded society. This film I don’t know for how long will be counted among the pictures ahead of its time in India. And fill fight the stereotypes of our society attached with love.
2] Water
Again one of the most thought-provoking films ever made. Struggle of a child bride turned widow, this films talks about some serious stereotypical norms of the society. And how important it is to break them.
3] Cheeni Kum
Who else can make this film except ace director R Balki, a 34 years old software engineer falling in love with 64 years old chef. Oh man that’s too much at one go for typical Indian stereotype. But movie is certainly thought provoking!
4] Dangal
Story of wrestler’s failed attempt for gold but making his daughters win it for India. Based on true story, this film is an INSPIRATION in bold. Like we begin with, art imitates life, life imitates art. No wonders it turned out to be one of the biggest films of India.
5] Vicky Donor
Not one but many, this film was on a rag of breaking stereotypes. a) It’s Okay to be a sperm donor, b) It’s okay if you cannot give birth to a child c) it’s okay to marry a woman who cannot give birth to a child d) It’s okay to marry in a totally different community, e) It’s okay if saas-bahu drinks together, f) It’s okay not to get married.
6] Ki and ka
Another marvellous work of R Balki, this is the story of a house husband and a working wife. There were people who simply rejected the concept but again there are people who loved the idea. And film was accepted considerably well.
