Top 10 Bollywood Movies That Dealt With Domestic Violence

Very rarely has Bollywood shown things that are close to reality regarding relationships. They have always delivered the perfect romances and happy endings, but some movies have highlighted the issues of domestic violence, and this is not the first time Bollywood is doing this. Tackling a sensitive topic like domestic violence, filmmakers attempted to show directly or indirectly the complex and messy nature of abusive relationships. Here are the top 10 Bollywood movies that dealt with domestic violence:

1. Thappad Click to look into! >> Read More... (2020)

Directed by Anubhav Sinha Anubhav Sinha was born on 22nd June 1956 in Jamalp >> Read More... , this film's plot revolves around Amrita, a homemaker who wants to end her marriage after her husband slaps her in front of everyone. This story came as a surprise to many audiences because we have seen women enduring years of abuse until they have enough and then eventually give up. A single slap wakes Amrita from her slumber of enduring patriarchy and societal norms as she files for divorce. Her journey reveals that even the law doesn't support an abused woman. This film starred Taapsee Pannu Taapsee Pannu is an actress and model of Indian or >> Read More... , Pavail Gulati Pavail Gulati is a young rising star in the Indian >> Read More... , Ratna Pathak Shah, Kumud Mishra Kumud Mishra is a well-known name in the arena of >> Read More... , and Dia Mirza Dia Mirza’s original name is Dia Handrich. Dia Mir >> Read More... , among others.

2. Darlings (2022)

Jasmeet K. Reen's Darlings' plot revolves around Badru, a wife who endures abuse from her alcoholic husband. She hopes her husband stops drinking and mends his ways, but when his rage goes out of hand, she plans for revenge with the help of her mother. This film stars Alia Bhatt Alia Bhatt is a trendsetting actress from Mumbai, >> Read More... , Vijay Varma Varma Vijay is an Indian actor who was born on 8 J >> Read More... , Shefali Shah The beautiful Shefali Shah is an actress of Indian >> Read More... , and Roshan Mathew Roshan Mathew is a young Indian actor who made his >> Read More... in the lead roles.

3. Parched Click to look into! >> Read More... (2015)

Set in rural Gujarat, this film tells the story of four women Rani, Lajjo, Bijli, and Janki, and their heroic journey and fight to get their rights. This film deals with many evils in the society like child marriage, marital rape, the dowry system, and domestic abuse and how these four women overcome these evils. With Tannishtha Chatterjee, Radhika Apte Radhika Apte, an Indian actress was born on Sept 7 >> Read More... , Surveen Chawla Surveen Chawla is one of the leading actress in th >> Read More... , and Lehar Khan Lehar Khan is an Indian actress who got an appreci >> Read More... in the lead roles, this movie received critical acclaim for its terrific portrayal of several issues.

4. Agni Sakshi (1996)

This film tells the story of a possessive husband whose love for his wife eventually becomes domestic abuse. This film is for anyone who thinks possessiveness in relationships is cute. The transition from possessiveness to aggressiveness is portrayed well. Starring Nana Patekar and Manisha Koirala Manisha Koirala, is a Bollywood actress of Nepales >> Read More... in lead roles, it also features Jackie Shroff Intro: Jackie Shroff is a well known Bollywood act >> Read More... in a pivotal role.

5. Akaash Vani Click to look into! >> Read More... (2013)

Directed by Luv Ranjan Luv Ranjan is a director and writer. He has acquir >> Read More... , starring Kartik Aaryan His name is Karthik Tiwari, and he was born in Gwa >> Read More... and Nushrat Bharucha Who will forget the dictator and bossy girlfriend >> Read More... in lead roles, this movie narrates the story of a woman, Vani who deals with marital rape and the mental torture she endures. She eventually leaves her husband with the help of her love interest Akaash. This movie shows the pressure women face to stay in abusive marriages to avoid the divorcee tag.

6. Mehndi (1998)

This film shows the story of Pooja and her husband Niranjan, whom she loves wholeheartedly. She treats her in-laws like her parents. When the family doesn't receive their dowry, they start torturing her. She later plans to teach her husband and in-laws a lesson. Directed by Hamid Ali Khan Hamid Ali Khan is a Pakistani singer; mainly class >> Read More... , this film stars Rani Mukerji Rani Mukerji is one of the most celebrated Indian >> Read More... and Faraaz Khan Faraaz Khan is an Indian film actor, who was usual >> Read More... in lead roles.

7. Hamari Adhuri Kahani Click to look into! >> Read More... (2015)

Vasudha, a single mother, falls for Aarav. Her husband, Hari, who has been missing for five years, returns and creates a rift between them. The movie's plot involves Vasudha walking away from her abusive marriage and finding love again. Directed by Mohit Suri Mohit Suri has directed many Indian movies mostly >> Read More... , Vidya Balan Vidya Balan is an award winning Bollywood actress >> Read More... , Emraan Hashmi Emraan Hashmi is one of the most successful & cont >> Read More... , and Rajkummar Rao Raj Kumar Yadav, also known as Rajkummar Rao, star >> Read More... play the lead roles in this film.

8. 7 Khoon Maaf Click to look into! >> Read More... (2011)

Directed by Vishal Bhardwaj The most outstanding of a successful film producer >> Read More... , this black comedy film is an adaptation of Ruskin Bond's book titled Susanna’s Seven Husbands. Susanna goes to any extent to find love in its purest form and marries many times because each of her husbands die in mysterious ways. Priyanka Chopra Born on 18 July 1982, Priyanka Chopra is an establ >> Read More... plays Susanna, while Irfan Khan plays one of her husbands who sexually abuses her.

9. Daman Story soon >> Read More... (2001)

Directed by Kalpana Lajmi Kalpana Lajmi, India’s film director, producer and >> Read More... , this film's plot revolves around Durga, who is in an abusive marriage with her husband, Sanjay. She decides to elope with her daughter, but her husband tracks them down. Durga kills her husband in a fight as a form of self-defense. This film stars Raveena Tandon Raveena Tandon is an Indian film actress who is kn >> Read More... , who won a National Award for Best Actress, and Sayaji Shinde He is one of the most famous Tollywood and Bollywo >> Read More... in lead roles.

10. Lajja Lajja is a Sony TV entertainment serial that deals >> Read More... (2001)

This film revolves around the lives of four women, Vaidehi, Janaki, Maithili, and Ramdulari, played by Rekha, Madhuri Dixit Madhuri Dixit is not just known as the also a smil >> Read More... , Manisha Koirala, Mahima Chaudhary. All of these women are victims of different forms of abuse, and they come together to fight for their rights.