In Indian movies, we rarely see Dalit, Adivasi, or Bahujan main characters. Instead, the focus remains on elite and caste-based stories.
Cinema can be a way to connect with people through art, ideas, and emotions. But in India, most popular movies avoid deep thinking and stick to entertaining audiences with drama, songs, and action. This means many films miss the chance to educate or inspire.
However, a new trend is emerging: movies that promote hyper-communalism and hyper-nationalism. These films entertain people but also push the agenda of the ruling party. Recently, there’s been a rise in movies that openly support right-wing politics and the BJP government’s policies.