Caste and the Politics of Representation in Indian Cinema

Shuddh Desi Romance is a romantic comedy film that does not explicitly address the issue of caste. Mukkabaaz, Sairat, and Article 15 are all films that deal with caste discrimination and its impact on individuals and society.

Mukkabaaz is a 2017 Indian sports drama film directed by Anurag Kashyap. The film stars Vineet Kumar Singh as a Dalit boxer who faces discrimination and prejudice from his upper-caste coach and fellow boxers.

Sairat is a 2016 Indian Marathi-language romantic drama film directed by Nagraj Manjule. The film tells the story of a young couple from different castes who fall in love and face opposition from their families and society.

Article 15 is a 2019 Indian Hindi-language crime drama film directed by Anubhav Sinha. The film stars Ayushmann Khurrana as a police officer who investigates a series of murders that are linked to caste discrimination.

Shuddh Desi Romance is a 2013 Indian romantic comedy film directed by Maneesh Sharma. The film explores the issue of caste discrimination in the context of a romantic relationship between a Dalit woman and an upper-caste man.

Anandi Gopal is a 2019 Indian Marathi-language biographical drama film directed by Sameer Vidwans. The film tells the story of Anandi Gopal Joshi, the first Indian woman to study medicine in the United States.

Court is a 2014 Indian Marathi-language drama film directed by Chaitanya Tamhane. The film explores the issue of caste discrimination in the context of a Dalit man's struggle to find a job and provide for his family.

Jai Bhim is a 2021 Indian Tamil-language legal drama film directed by T. J. Gnanavel. The film tells the story of a Dalit lawyer who fights for the rights of his community.

Paava Kadhaigal is a 2020 Indian Tamil-language anthology film directed by Sudha Kongara, Gautham Menon, Vetrimaaran, and Vignesh Shivan. The film explores the issue of caste discrimination in the context of a Dalit man's struggle to find love and acceptance in a society that is dominated by upper-caste values.

Asuran is a 2019 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by Vetrimaaran. The film explores the issue of caste discrimination in the context of a Dalit man's struggle to find justice for his murdered sister.

Pariyerum Perumal is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Mari Selvaraj. The film explores the issue of caste discrimination in the context of a Dalit man's struggle to find a place in a society that is dominated by upper-caste values.

Karnan is a 2021 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by Mari Selvaraj. The film explores the issue of caste discrimination in the context of a Dalit man's struggle to find love and acceptance in a society that is dominated by upper-caste values.