Indian Documentary Films

Anand Patwardhan is known for his documentary films that explore social and political issues in India. 'War and Peace' is a documentary film directed by Peter Watkins.

Khushboo Ranka and Vinay Shukla directed the documentary film 'An Insignificant Man', which follows the life and career of Arvind Kejriwal, the former Chief Minister of Delhi.

Rakesh Sharma's documentary film 'Village Rockstars' won the National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film in 2016. The film follows the lives of two young boys from a remote village in Northeast India who dream of becoming rock stars.

Sanjay Kak's documentary film 'In the Shadow of the Gun' explores the conflict in Kashmir through the eyes of ordinary Kashmiris. The film won the National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film in 2003.

Madhusree Dutta directed the documentary film 'Smile Pinki', which follows the story of a young girl from India who is born with a cleft lip and palate. The film won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject in 2008.

Jeo Baby directed the documentary film 'The Great Indian Kitchen', which explores the life of a young woman who is married into a traditional Indian family. The film won the National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film in 2021.

Anand Patwardhan's documentary film 'Father, Son and Holy War' explores the rise of Hindu nationalism in India through the story of a Hindu family. The film won the National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film in 1994.

Rakesh Sharma directed the documentary film 'The Burning Season', which explores the environmental and social impact of the burning of crop residues in Punjab. The film won the National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film in 2009.

Madhusree Dutta directed the documentary film 'Born into Brothels', which follows the lives of sex workers in Kolkata and their children. The film won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 2005.

Nisha Pahuja directed the documentary film 'The World Before Her', which explores the lives of young women in India who are preparing to become beauty queens. The film won the National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film in 2013.

Anand Patwardhan's documentary film 'Bombay: Our City' explores the impact of globalization on India through the story of a city that is undergoing rapid change. The film won the National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film in 1989.

Rakesh Sharma directed the documentary film 'The Cinema Travellers', which follows the lives of a group of traveling cinema exhibitors in rural India. The film won the National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film in 2016.

Anand Patwardhan's documentary film 'In the Name of God' explores the issue of communal violence in India through the story of a Hindu-Muslim riot in Mumbai. The film won the National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film in 1992.

Deepti Gupta directed the documentary film 'Katiyabaaz', which follows the lives of a group of kite flyers in Delhi. The film won the National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film in 2010.

Madhusree Dutta directed the documentary film 'Daughters of the Dust', which follows the lives of women in rural India who are struggling to survive. The film won the National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film in 1999.