Exploring the Intersectionality of Social Justice Issues in Films

Article 15 is a 2019 Indian Hindi-language crime drama film directed by Anubhav Sinha. The film explores the intersection of caste and gender discrimination through the story of Ayan Ranjan (Ayushmann Khurrana), a police officer who is assigned to investigate the disappearance of three Dalit girls in a village in Uttar Pradesh.

Sairat is a 2016 Indian Marathi-language romantic drama film directed by Nagraj Manjule. The film explores the issue of casteism through the relationship between Parshya (Akash Thosar) and Archie (Rinku Rajguru), a young couple from different castes who fall in love and face societal opposition.

My Name is Khan is a 2010 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Karan Johar. The film addresses the issue of religious discrimination and violence against Muslims in India through the story of Rizwan Khan (Shah Rukh Khan), a Muslim man who travels to the United States to reunite with his son after the 9/11 attacks.

The Lunchbox is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Ritesh Batra. The film explores the intersection of gender and class discrimination through the story of Ila (Nimrat Kaur), a young woman who works as a domestic helper in a wealthy household and Saajan Fernandes (Irrfan Khan), a businessman who receives her lunchbox by mistake.

Parched is a 2015 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Leena Yadav. The film explores the social issues of child marriage, domestic violence, and casteism through the lives of four women in a rural village in India.

Aligarh is a 2015 Indian biographical drama film directed by Hansal Mehta. The film addresses the issue of LGBTQ+ rights and discrimination in India through the story of Dr. Shrinivas Ramchandra Siras (Manoj Bajpayee), a gay professor who is suspended from his university after his relationship with a rickshaw puller is exposed.

Masaan is a 2015 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Neeraj Ghaywan. The film explores the issue of communalism through the relationship between Devi Pathak (Richa Chadda) and Deepak Kumar (Vicky Kaushal), a young couple from different religious backgrounds who fall in love and face societal opposition.

Taare Zameen Par is a 2007 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Aamir Khan. The film addresses the issue of disability and discrimination against people with disabilities through the story of Ishaan Awasthi (Darsheel Safary), a young boy with dyslexia who struggles in school and faces societal stigma.

Court is a 2014 Indian Marathi-language drama film directed by Chaitanya Tamhane. The film explores the issue of casteism through the trial of Narayan Kamble (Vira Sathidar), a Dalit man accused of murdering a member of a higher caste.

Jal is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Girish Malik. The film addresses the issue of environmental degradation and the impact of industrialization on indigenous communities through the story of Bakka (Purab Kohli), a young man who returns to his village to fight against a mining company that is polluting the local water supply.

Article 15 is a 2019 Indian Hindi-language crime drama film directed by Anubhav Sinha. The film explores the issue of casteism through the investigation of a series of murders of young Dalit women in a village in Uttar Pradesh.

Dear Zindagi is a 2016 Indian Hindi-language comedy-drama film directed by Gauri Shinde. The film addresses the issue of mental health and the stigma associated with it in India through the story of Kaira (Alia Bhatt), a young cinematographer who struggles with depression and anxiety.

Masaan is a 2015 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Neeraj Ghaywan. The film explores the issue of communalism through the relationship between Devi Pathak (Richa Chadda) and Deepak Kumar (Vicky Kaushal), a young couple from different religious backgrounds who fall in love and face societal opposition.

Salaam Bombay! is a 1988 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Mira Nair. The film addresses the issue of child labor and exploitation in India through the story of Krishna (Shafiq Syed), a young boy who runs away from home and ends up living on the streets of Bombay.

Parched is a 2015 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Leena Yadav. The film explores the social issues of child marriage, domestic violence, and casteism through the lives of four women in a rural village in India.