Gender and Caste in Indian Cinema

Masaan is a 2015 Indian drama film that explores the themes of caste-based discrimination and love across social boundaries.

Article 15 is a 2019 Indian crime drama film that follows a police officer's investigation into the disappearance of three Dalit girls.

Queen is a 2014 Indian comedy-drama film that follows a young woman's journey of self-discovery and independence after her fiance calls off their wedding.

Pink is a 2016 Indian courtroom drama film that explores the theme of gender equality and consent.

Udta Punjab is a 2016 Indian crime drama film that explores the issue of drug abuse and honor killings in Punjab.

Thappad is a 2020 Indian drama film that explores the theme of domestic violence and its impact on a woman's life.

Margarita with a Straw is a 2015 Indian drama film that follows the journey of a young woman with cerebral palsy and her exploration of sexuality and identity.

Dangal is a 2016 Indian biographical sports drama film that follows the story of Mahavir Singh Phogat, a former wrestler who trains his daughters to become world-class wrestlers, despite the social stigma surrounding female participation in sports.

Parched is a 2015 Indian drama film that explores the theme of female empowerment and the struggles faced by women in rural India.

Article 15 is a 2019 Indian crime drama film that follows a police officer's investigation into the disappearance of three Dalit girls.

Aligarh is a 2016 Indian biographical drama film that explores the theme of homosexuality and the struggles faced by LGBTQ individuals in India.

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge is a 1995 Indian romantic drama film that explores the theme of dowry and the changing attitudes towards it.

Fire is a 1996 Indian drama film that explores the theme of lesbianism and the struggles faced by LGBTQ individuals in India.

Queen is a 2014 Indian comedy-drama film that follows a young woman's journey of self-discovery and independence after her fiance calls off their wedding.