The Bollywood is the heart of Indian cinema. The changes in cinema have always been first visible in the Hindi movies before it hit any of the regional film industries. There have been many actors, actresses, singers and villains who remain eternal in the minds of the viewers even today.

While most of the directors have their focus on profits and make films that the audiences can easily relate to and like, there are some directors who go out of the way to create an impressive film that has a great social impact. While such movies with deeper messages are few in number, they are remembered even after years of their making.

Some of the Prominent Movies That Created a Social Impact

People usually come to the theaters simply to enjoy the movie and leave. Very few people hope to remember the film after they have left the premises. Only films that are made with deeper message or purpose tend to remain in the minds of the people longer. Here is a list of some such films that cannot be wiped off the mind easily.

#Jaagte Raho

Jaagte Raho is a movie starring the veteran actor Raj Kapoor and directed by Sombhu Mitra and Amit Maitra. The film is about a peasant who comes to the city to make a living. Hungry, thirsty and in a haggard state, he enters a building or housing area of the city’s decent or wealthy households. There the peasant is chased away as he is suspected to be a thief. While running and saving himself, the peasant witnesses several activities of the so called decent gentlemen that are dark and illegal. It gives a glimpse of how the society conceals malpractices of the higher classes under the guise of decency.

#Mother India

Mother India won all its acclaim for the performance of Nargis as a farmer wife who toiled hard to bring her children up. The movie throws light into the trials and tribulations of the wife due to the landlord and money lending system of the past. It left the farmers bankrupt and with no money to lead a decent life. One of her two sons grows up to be a bully who does not respect women. The movie ends as Nargis kills her bully son as he attempts to attack a woman in the village physically. The film tries to portray that for Indian women, a woman’s chastity is above their son’s life.

#Taare Zameen Par

In India, parents excessively pressurize their children to study. Children who are weak in certain subjects or suffer from certain learning disabilities have to endure a lot of scolding and comparing. This hampers the child’s confidence and interest in studies. Aamir Khan plays the role of a teacher who was dyslexic in his childhood in TZP. The movie shows the difficulties faced by a dyslexic child due to lack of understanding from the parents. Darsheel Safary plays the role of the dyslexic child whom Aamir Khan helps with his innovative methods of studying.

#A Wednesday

A Wednesday is the best reflection of the challenges faced by the common Men in India due to the increased rate of crime and the fear it has instilled in everyone’s mind. The lead roles in the movie are played by Naseeruddin Shah and Anupam Kher. The speech by Naseeruddin Shah at the end throws light on some of the problems that we all face. The lack of action or initiative from the Police and other authorities have hampered the security in India even further. The plot of the film is remarkable.

These movies often reflect the thoughts of the common man. The viewer enjoys watching these movies as they represent his thoughts and emotions. The reason the movies create a lasting impact is also the same.

These Movies Help To Bring A Slow Social Change and Awareness

The movies are the best way to get the public’s attention to a certain social issue. There have been several Bollywood films that have been responsible for a change in outlook. Taare Zameen Par, for instance, helped many parents realise their children need attention and care. If a movie is well made, it can be a great tool to bring a change in the attitude of people and make a positive change in society as a whole.