Caste and the Indian Film Audience

Article 15 is a 2019 Indian crime drama film that explores caste discrimination in rural India. It stars Ayushmann Khurrana as a police officer who investigates a case of caste-related violence.

Brahmins, the priestly caste, have traditionally held a dominant position in the Indian film industry. This dominance is reflected in the portrayal of upper-caste characters in films, as well as the lack of representation of lower-caste characters.

Kamal Haasan is a renowned Indian actor, director, and producer who has been vocal about caste discrimination in the Indian film industry. He has often spoken out against the lack of representation of lower-caste characters in films and has called for more inclusive casting practices.

Anandi Gopal is a 2019 Indian biographical drama film based on the life of Anandi Gopal Joshi, the first female doctor in India. The film explores the challenges she faced as a Dalit woman in the 19th century, including caste discrimination and social prejudice.

Sairat is a 2016 Indian romantic drama film that tells the story of a Dalit boy and an upper-caste girl who fall in love. The film explores the challenges they face due to their caste difference, including societal pressure and violence.

Masaan is a 2015 Indian drama film that explores the caste system in urban India. The film follows the lives of two young people from different caste backgrounds who fall in love and face societal pressure and prejudice.

Newton is a 2017 Indian black comedy film that explores the caste system in rural India. The film follows the story of a young government clerk who is sent to a remote village to conduct elections and faces various challenges, including caste-based discrimination.

Article 15 is a 2019 Indian crime drama film that explores the caste system in the context of the Naxalite movement. The film follows the story of a police officer who investigates a case of caste-related violence in a rural village.

Masaan is a 2015 Indian drama film that explores the caste system in the context of the Indian education system. The film follows the lives of two young people from different caste backgrounds who fall in love and face societal pressure and prejudice.

Newton is a 2017 Indian black comedy film that explores the caste system in the context of the Indian political system. The film follows the story of a young government clerk who is sent to a remote village to conduct elections and faces various challenges, including caste-based discrimination.

Article 15 is a 2019 Indian crime drama film that explores the caste system in the context of the Indian media. The film follows the story of a police officer who investigates a case of caste-related violence in a rural village.

Masaan is a 2015 Indian drama film that explores the caste system in the context of the Indian film industry. The film follows the lives of two young people from different caste backgrounds who fall in love and face societal pressure and prejudice.

Newton is a 2017 Indian black comedy film that explores the caste system in the context of the Indian sports industry. The film follows the story of a young government clerk who is sent to a remote village to conduct elections and faces various challenges, including caste-based discrimination.

Article 15 is a 2019 Indian crime drama film that explores the caste system in the context of the Indian business industry. The film follows the story of a police officer who investigates a case of caste-related violence in a rural village.

Newton is a 2017 Indian black comedy film that explores the caste system in the context of the Indian technology industry. The film follows the story of a young government clerk who is sent to a remote village to conduct elections and faces various challenges, including caste-based discrimination.