Class and Media Representation

Do Bigha Zamin is a 1953 Indian drama film directed by Bimal Roy. The film tells the story of a poor farmer who struggles to save his land from being taken away by a wealthy landlord.

Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro is a 1983 Indian black comedy film directed by Kundan Shah. The film follows the misadventures of two friends who get caught up in a web of corruption and greed.

Salaam Bombay! is a 1988 Indian drama film directed by Mira Nair. The film tells the story of a young boy who runs away from home and ends up living on the streets of Mumbai.

Ankur is a 1974 Indian drama film directed by Shyam Benegal. The film tells the story of a young couple who are from different castes and whose marriage is opposed by their families.

3 Idiots is a 2009 Indian comedy-drama film directed by Rajkumar Hirani. The film follows the lives of three engineering students who are disillusioned with the Indian education system.

Lagaan is a 2001 Indian sports drama film directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. The film tells the story of a group of villagers who challenge the British Raj to a cricket match in order to avoid paying taxes.

Page 3 is a 2005 Indian drama film directed by Madhur Bhandarkar. The film tells the story of a group of journalists who work for a tabloid newspaper and whose lives are affected by their work.

A Wednesday is a 2008 Indian thriller film directed by Neeraj Pandey. The film tells the story of a common man who decides to take on the Indian political system by threatening to blow up Mumbai.

Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro is a 1983 Indian black comedy film directed by Kundan Shah. The film follows the misadventures of two friends who get caught up in a web of corruption and greed.

Damini is a 1993 Indian drama film directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. The film tells the story of a woman who fights for justice after her sister is raped and murdered.

Munnabhai M.B.B.S. is a 2003 Indian comedy-drama film directed by Rajkumar Hirani. The film tells the story of a gangster who decides to become a doctor in order to impress his girlfriend.

3 Idiots is a 2009 Indian comedy-drama film directed by Rajkumar Hirani. The film follows the lives of three engineering students who are disillusioned with the Indian education system.

Ankur is a 1974 Indian drama film directed by Shyam Benegal. The film tells the story of a young couple who are from different castes and whose marriage is opposed by their families.

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge is a 1995 Indian romantic drama film directed by Aditya Chopra. The film tells the story of a young couple who fall in love during a trip to Europe.

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham is a 2001 Indian family drama film directed by Karan Johar. The film tells the story of a wealthy family who is torn apart by the death of their patriarch.