8 iconic Bollywood movies that reflect India's heritage
Muskaan Gupta
Bollywood has been instrumental in using film to highlight India's rich customs, values, and social transformations. These films have had a long-lasting effect on culture. These 8 classic Bollywood films helped to define Indian culture.
An long-lasting epic that captures the strength of rural India and the courage and sacrifice of a mother.
Mother India (1957)
An enduring romance that masterfully captures Indian customs, familial values, and the importance of cultural heritage.
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)
A historical epic that uses a cricket match against British rulers to highlight India's colonial struggle, unity, and resiliency.
Lagaan (2001)
A heartfelt movie that focusses on rural development, patriotism, and the Indian diaspora's duty to their homeland.
Swades (2004)
A outstanding movie that inspires social change by drawing comparisons between contemporary youth and India's freedom fighters.
Rang De Basanti (2006)
A controversial movie that questions India's strict educational system and emphasises the value of passion over social norms.
3 Idiots (2009)
A magnificent historical epic that highlights India's rich warrior traditions, rich heritage, and a stirring historical love story.
Bajirao Mastani (2015)
A fearless movie that shows the dedication of a woman who stood up for the rights and respect of underprivileged groups in Indian society.