Published 22:21 IST, October 15th 2019
P Se Pyaar F Se Faraar & other Bollywood movies based on social issues
P Se Pyaar F Se Faraar is directed by Manoj Tiwari. There are other movies in Bollywood which have focussed on social issues. Read on to know the list.
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P Se Pyaar F Se Faraar is an upcoming Bollywood movie based on the social issue of honour killing. Bhavesh Kumar and Jimmy Sheirgill are seen in pivotal roles in the movie along with Kumud Mishra, Sanjay Mishra, and Girish Kulkarni. The Manoj Tiwari directorial focuses on the crimes that happened during ancient times in Mathura. P Se Pyaar F Se Faraar is all set to hit the screens on October 18, 2019. Portraying social issues in movies is a trend that Bollywood seems to be following of late. Here are a few movies which have also dealt with social issues before P Se Pyaar F Se Faraar:
Shubh Mangal Saavdhan
Shubh Mangal Saavdhan is a movie based on the story of a man suffering from erectile dysfunction. The movie cast Ayushmann Khurrana and Bhumi Pednekar in lead roles. In Shubh Mangal Saavdhan Ayushmann and Bhumi’s characters are all set to marry but the groom discovers that he suffers from erectile dysfunction. Ayushamann Khurrana’s performance was lauded by netizens and critics alike. He reportedly dealt with this tabooed subject with much ease in this 2017 release.
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Padman
Padman is a biopic on the man who created low-cost sanitary napkins and changed the concept of menstrual hygiene in rural India. The cast of the movie consisted of Akshay Kumar, Radhika Apte, and Sonam Kapoor. The movie follows the trials and tribulations faced by Akshay’s character in the course of the story. The movie was appreciated by everyone and even Bollywood took part in both promoting and spreading awareness.
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Toilet - Ek Prem Katha
The movie takes up what is considered as one of the most pertinent issues of rural India - the lack of proper toilets at home. In the movie, a newlywed wife threatens to leave her husband on finding out that there is no proper toilet in his home. The man then sets out to win her heart and to battle the issue. Toilet - Ek Prem Katha cast Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar in the lead roles.
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21:26 IST, October 15th 2019