Top 10 Bollywood Movies Based On The Caste System

1. Sujata Sujata was a Hindi television drama that was aired >> Read More... (1959)

It is a love-story between a Brahmin boy and an untouchable girl. It shows the frailties of our caste system. However, love knows no boundaries; the couple reconciles at the end.

2. Aarakshan (2011)

It faced many controversies before and after it released, but nothing could stop it from becoming a huge hit. Its theme is based on the reservation system in government jobs and schools and colleges. It shows how the reservation system is ruining the capabilities of the nation.

3. Ankur Ankur is a romantic drama of ZEE Marathi. This sto >> Read More... (1974)

This movie exposes the hypocritical system of caste. A boy from upper class falls in love with a Dalit girl, and the story revolves around their love affair.

4. PK (2014)

It faced many controversies due to its sensitive issue regarding religion and caste system. It depicts how people can be ignorant towards major problems in the name of caste. It has a strong message to convey.

5. Achhut Kannya (1936)

This film was released when the issue of caste system was at its peak. It shows the miserable life led by an untouchable girl and how they are molested on the name of the caste system.

6. Bandit Queen (1994)

It is the real life story of a Dalit woman, Phoolan Devi. It shows the pathetic life and assaults Dalit girls have to face. The dark reality of the caste system is exposed and shown in a blatant manner.

7. Sadgati Sadgati is a TV movie directed by Satyajit Ray. Do >> Read More... (1981)

It is based on the writer, Premchand’s novel Sadgati. It is the story of a Dalit man who works laboriously for a high priest. His doings are unpaid, and he dies due to starvation. It depicts the harsh realities of the caste system.

8. Khap (2011)

It shows the gruesome honour killings in the name of the caste system. A love story between a beautiful couple takes an ugly turn, and they commit suicide, the reason being that the panchayat does not allow inter-caste marriages in their society.

9. Samar Click to look into! >> Read More... (1999)

It deals with the Indian Caste System, exposes its frailties and dark side. The high caste man burns the house of a lower caste man due to a trivial matter. It highlights a major issue in an appropriate manner.

10. Yeh Mera India Click to look into! >> Read More... (2008)

The depiction of community biases is very clearly shown in the movie. This film also deals with many issues except caste system. It tells how the higher caste people are dominant on the lower caste people.