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Seven Indian films are in the running for Oscar 2025 nominations, showcasing powerful themes of gender, human rights, and personal transformation, across diverse narratives and genres.

What makes the film even more special is the fact that it has been written by screenplay writer Gazal Dhaliwal, a transwoman herself!

We are not saying that cinema is the only or the most powerful platform that infuses any idea in the masses, but think about this—how many people idolise actors and how many idolise someone from any other profession?

Besides, the much-talked-about Padman, here are a few other films that deserve honorary mentions for waking the Indian audience and using films as a source to open a new dialogue about an array of social issues.

Bollywood cinema, from its inception, through some of its iconic films, has also served as a mirror to the stark reality of the world.

He replaced the controversial former chief Pahlaj Nihalani, who served from January 2015 and was asked to step down a few days ago.

There have been many hard working women behind the scenes in Indian films – right from the time when cinema was not considered a respectable profession even for men. Here’s remembering some of them.

There are some movies which leave an impact on society. Some actually manage to change a couple of lives while some have helped to speed up long pending justice, some fill you with emotional turmoil and some give your life a complete new direction. Here is a list of 20 such movies.