Indian Cinema's Representation of Diaspora Communities

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, released in 1998, tells the story of Raj (Shah Rukh Khan), a young Indian man who travels to the United States to pursue higher education and falls in love with Simran (Kajol), a fellow Indian student.

In "Lagaan", the villagers are faced with a heavy tax imposed by the British colonial rulers, which they must pay in order to save their crops and their land.

The Namesake, released in 2006, follows the story of the Ganguli family, who immigrate from Calcutta to New York City in the 1970s and navigate the challenges of adapting to a new culture while maintaining their Indian heritage.

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag tells the story of Milkha Singh (Farhan Akhtar), a legendary Indian athlete who overcomes numerous obstacles to achieve his dream of winning an Olympic gold medal.

Bride and Prejudice, released in 2005, is a Bollywood adaptation of Jane Austen's novel "Pride and Prejudice", set in modern-day India and England. The film follows the story of four sisters from an Indian family who travel to England to find suitable husbands.

Dangal tells the story of Mahavir Singh Phogat (Aamir Khan), a former wrestler who trains his daughters, Geeta and Babita, to become world-class wrestlers, despite facing financial difficulties and societal pressures.

Nil Battey Sannata, released in 2016, tells the story of Chanda Sahay (Swara Bhaskar), a single mother who works as a domestic helper and dreams of providing a better life for her daughter, Appu (Ria Shukla).

Padmaavat tells the story of Rani Padmavati (Deepika Padukone), a Rajput queen who is forced to defend her kingdom from the invading forces of Alauddin Khilji (Ranveer Singh).

Gully Boy, released in 2019, tells the story of Murad Ahmed (Ranveer Singh), a young man from the slums of Mumbai who dreams of becoming a rapper and overcoming the challenges of his circumstances.

Thappad tells the story of Amrita (Taapsee Pannu), a housewife whose life is turned upside down when her husband, Vikram (Pavail Gulati), slaps her in a moment of anger.

Sardar Udham, released in 2021, tells the story of Udham Singh (Vicky Kaushal), a revolutionary who assassinates Michael O'Dwyer, the former Lieutenant Governor of Punjab, in revenge for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.

Gangubai Kathiawadi tells the story of Gangubai Harjivandas (Alia Bhatt), a young woman who is sold into prostitution and later becomes a powerful figure in the Mumbai underworld.

The Kashmir Files, released in 2022, tells the story of the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Kashmir Valley in the 1990s due to militancy and terrorism.

Dunki, scheduled for release in 2023, tells the story of a young man who travels to different countries to reunite with his lost love.

Gehraiyaan, scheduled for release in 2023, tells the story of Alisha (Deepika Padukone) and Zain (Siddhant Chaturvedi), a young couple who fall in love but face challenges due to their long-distance relationship.