Top 10 Bollywood Movies Based On Common Man

There are many Bollywood movies releasing every now and then. Although they all attempt to connect with the audience, very few of them leave an everlasting impact on the viewers. Below mentioned are Top 10 Bollywood movies based on perspective of middle class.

1. Salaam Bombay

The movie is directed by Mira Nair Mira Nair, a veteran Filmmaker, based in New York >> Read More... who brought revolutionary ideas of filmmaking in Indian cinema. The film narrates the story of a little boy who earns his living by selling tea at nearby chawls. One gets to uncover the dark side of the city of dreams, Bombay, alongside its shine and glitter. The movie has received global appreciation and was nominated for “Academy Award” in ‘Best Film’ category.

2. Lagaan

Who isn’t familiar with the most impactful movie by Ashutosh Gowariker Ashutosh Gowariker was born 15 February 1964 in Ko >> Read More... . Lagaan although based on a frequently sought topic of freedom struggle, the films stands risen up on a pedestal. The movie that underlines virtues of hard work, perseverance and dedication under the mask of India’s strife with the British colonial masters has won many awards at national and international level. Lagaan was nominated for “Academy Awards” under ‘Best Foreign Film’ category.

3. The Lunchbox Click to look into! >> Read More...

The Lunchbox is one movie that has all the elements of reminiscence portrayed beautifully by Nawazuddin Siddiqui Nawazuddin Siddiqui was born in Budhana in Muzaffa >> Read More... , Irrfan Khan Irrfan Khan is a noted Bollywood actor who started >> Read More... and Nimrat Kaur Bollywood actress Nimrat Kaur was born on 13th Mar >> Read More... . The story set in bourgeois ethos where a homemaker and a middle class accountant attempt to rekindle romance through exchange of letters penned down for one another. The film was accorded appreciation for its portrayal of “Dabbawala” system of Mumbai and the hardships a mediocre man faces to make ends meet.

4. Swades

What does it feel returning back to one’s land and finding it in a muddled situation than when you had left? Swades attempts to portay the bitter truth and reality of the underprivileged rural society. This movie is directed by Ashutosh Gowariker and presents the sorry state of many Indian rural areas. The film has to its credit global recognition and appreciation.

5. English Vinglish Click to look into! >> Read More...

How is it to survive in the English speaking world when you can barely manage to cut your way through the language? The film, English Vinglish is an emotional account of an Indian mother who attempts to conquer the language and have a better command over her communications in English. Often let down by society and her family due to her lack of ability to communicate in English, she never lets down her responsibilities and love towards them. The film has received great admiration from the viewers.

6. A Wednesday

The movie questions the existence and survival of an ordinary citizen amidst the rising corruption of humanity where bombings and massacre are things of routine. The plot revolves around a telephonic conversation between the concerned common man who pretends to be a terrorist, and a police officer. The movie raises a great deal of awareness about the often blurred out issue – Security of common man in the immediate environment.

7. 3 Idiots

The movie, 3 Idiots attempt to break free from the societal race to “be the best” in every field. The film gives us space to pause and think about the paths individuals have before them apart the general inclination towards scientific knowledge. Knowledge is altogether the main theme of the plot and story. One need not succumb to societal pressures but rather lead the path most desirable to oneself. 3 Idiots was a blockbuster hit.

8. Udaan

The film is supposed to be similar to the struggles of Bollywood director Anurag Kashyap Born on 10th September 1972, Anurag Kashyap has es >> Read More... . The film covers the spectrum of issues faced by urban teenagers. The story uncovers the problematic ‘growing up’ of teenagers in Indian society where conditions and choices are dictated upon them by society and parents. Udaan is significant for its heart-touching portrayal and screenplay. The film was nominated for ‘Cannes Film Festival’ in 2010.

9. Queen

What happens when you break the norms? The movie, Queen is a bold attempt to change the conventional ways of marriage. Opposed to big fat Indian weddings popularized in Indian cinema, we see the portrayal of a failed marriage. The protagonist goes on to live in Amsterdam and shares accommodation with strange men belonging to different nationalities. The caged bird is finally set free to explore the new city and fly away from the middle class captivation of women into the domestic sphere.

10. Manjhi: The Mountain Man

Love is the emotion felt by everyone irrespective of the socio-economic barriers. Manjhi- The Mountain Man is a biopic of a villager with great courage and strength who attempted to break down a mountain with a mere hammer and chisel. His wife fell from the mountain while crossing it to fetch some water back home. Raged by the obstruction that the mountain caused and disturbed by the unfortunate loss of his beloved wife, Manjhi cut through a passage from one end of the mountain to another. The movie is a great inspiration for ones who dare to love and have in them the determination to move the mountain that stands aloof as an obstacle.