Mahaparinirvan Din 2023: 5 Indian Films that Bring out the Values of BR Ambedkar

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DECEMBER 06,2023

Mahaparinirvan Din is remembered every year as the death anniversary of Dr. BR Ambedkar. His ideas continue to shape people today, and they are entrenched in the Indian Constitution. Even in films made in various languages across the country, there are glimpses of his values that are brought forward by the story.

Films become a powerful means to shape ideas and bring them into a narrative form. Many filmmakers have created thought-provoking films that give an urgent look into some problems faced by the country.

On Mahaparinirvan Din 2023, here are 5 Indian films that bring out the values of Dr. BR Ambedkar.

1) Fandry (2013)

Directed by the maverick Marathi filmmaker Nagraj Manjule, Fandry presents a scathing portrayal of caste discrimination in the country. For the film, he won the National Film Award for Best Debut Film. It is widely recognized as one of the best Indian films made for its off-beat storytelling that dives deeper into the caste crisis in India.

2) Jhund (2022)

Yet another film by Nagraj Manjule, this time made for Hindi audiences and starring Amitabh Bachchan. The film told the story of kids living in the slum who are trained by a football coach and how they start the Slum Soccer League. It was based on a true story and reflected on the values of equality and fraternity that BR Ambedkar stood for.

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3) Article 15 (2019)

Considered among the most important mainstream films to be talking about the rampant caste discrimination that takes place in the country, Article 15 stars Ayushmann Khurranna as a cop who is solving a murder case. Filled with thought-provoking scenes and with the name of the film taken from the Constitution itself, Article 15, directed by Anubhav Sinha is a powerful film that remains a must-watch on this Mahaparinirvan Din.

4) Pariyerum Perumal (2018)

This quietly observed Tamil drama film, which moves almost like a thriller, is the devestating story of a youngster belonging to a lower caste who struggles to keep up in college as he faces discrimination on many levels. With a brilliant soundtrack and powerful messaging, Pariyerum Perumal needs to be seen to understand the complexities of caste in India.

5) Court (2014)

This understated Marathi film, directed by Chaitanya Tamhane, sheds light on the shoddy state of the legal system in the country by telling the story of a folk singer who is accused of abetment of suicide when a worker is found dead in a septic tank. It needs to be seen for its subdued storytelling, which brings a powerful contrast to the nature of justice in India.

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