Cinema has the power to entertain, enthral, comfort, and enlighten the members of the general populace. As far as movies that enlighten the audience members are concerned, these works of art often come with beautiful or hard-hitting messages that are carefully packaged in a heart-warming or gritty story. Not to mention that these movies are also peppered with exemplary performances by their lead and supporting cast members, making the whole presentation a treat to watch. This article will look at some of the Hindi movies that come with social messages that have augmented the collective consciousness of Indians and members of the global audience alike. Read on to learn more.

OMG: Oh My God! (2012)

The first entry in the list of Hindi movies with a social message is Umesh Shukla’s hard hitting and yet heart-warming feature, Oh My God. The film sees Paresh Rawal play the character of a devout atheist who solely operates from a place of reason and logic. Additionally, the actor’s character can be seen running a shop that sells religious artifacts. This movie also sees Akshay Kumar play the character of Lord Krishna, who plays a significant part in the growth trajectory of Paresh Rawal’s character. This movie explores the fine line between faith and blind faith and the underlying reasons why most people worship deities. This movie, which has a rating of 8.1 on IMDb, is available for streaming on Netflix.

Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007)

The original Bhool Bhulaiyaa is front-lined by renowned actors such as Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan. On the surface, it seems like a horror movie partially based on a real-life legend, but at its heart, it is a story about the not-so-obvious effects of childhood trauma and the maladaptive ways in which people cope with them. One of those ways is by developing a complex psychological condition known as Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). In addition to Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan, the cast list includes veterans of the realm of Hindi movies such as Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Asrani, and Manoj Joshi. The movie, which has a rating of 7.4 on IMDb, is available for streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.

Hindi Medium (2017)

This film, which features the late and great Irrfan Khan, artfully explores the artificial class divide that has come into existence between the English and non-English speaking factions of India. On top of that, the film challenges the very notion that one needs to be proficient in English in order to get ahead in life. Saket Chaudhary, the director of this film, has explored these topics with the help of a heart-warming story of a Delhi-based couple who are willing to go to any lengths in order to successfully get their daughter enrolled in a reputed English Medium school. The film, which has a rating of 7.8 on IMDb, can be streamed on YouTube for a fee.

Uunchai (2022)

This film, which is loosely inspired by the Hollywood film The Bucket List, sees the stalwarts of Hindi Cinema (Amitabh Bachchan, Boman Irani, Anupam Kher, and Danny Denzongpa) take the centre-stage. This film tells the story of three friends who decide to climb Mount Everest in order to help their dying friend tick it off his bucket list. In time, this film becomes a tale about letting go of the ghosts of the past and the true meaning of freedom. This film, which has a rating of 7.1 on IMDb, is available for streaming on ZEE5.

Gully Boy (2019)

This Zoya Akhtar directorial debut, which is headlined by Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, is a semi-biographical feature presentation about two rappers with humble beginnings who eventually make it big. The movie is about perseverance and attempts to teach the audience members that instead of adjusting their dreams to their reality, they should strive to adjust their reality to match their dreams. This movie, which has a rating of 7.9 on IMDb, can be streamed on YouTube for a fee.

In Bollywood films, the lead actors and actresses are frequently held in high regard, but several supporting actresses have also captured our hearts with their performing prowess and talent. No one denies the absence of favoritism and nepotism in Bollywood. This exists in almost every sector or field, although not to such a significant degree.

Despite the fact that some talented actresses have managed to get beyond this, they are all outsiders and continue to compete for appropriate industry recognition. Take a look at some of the most underappreciated Bollywood actresses that deserve it all.

• Nimrat Kaur

Nimrat Kaur is one of the underappreciated actresses who didn’t get much recognition despite giving outstanding performances in various Hindi movies. She was highly praised in Ritesh Batra’s Lunchbox and in Raja Krishna Menon’s Airlift, Nimrat gave an applaudable performance opposite Akshay Kumar.

• Kubbra Sait

With her astounding performance as Kuckoo in Sacred Games, Kubbra defied several gender norms. And we are aware that she is capable of much more than serving as a supporting actor in major films. Additionally, the actress appeared in TVF’s Tripling series. We shall eagerly anticipate seeing Kubbra in upcoming Hindi movies because she has such great potential as a leading lady!

• Konkona Sen Sharma

Konkona Sen Sharma has been in the film industry for the longest time. The actress delivered noteworthy performances in movies like Lipstick Under My Burkha, Luck By Chance, and Wake Up Sid, but we don’t often see her on the big screen. She recently astounded the audience with her incredibly fantastic performance in Ajeeb Daastaans as well.

• Rasika Dugal

Despite the fact that she recalls only being approached for supporting roles, Rasika of Mirzapur has been active for a while. She is a terrific actress who deserves more, as anyone who has seen her on-screen would attest. She has worked on popular series A Suitable Boy, Out of Love, and Delhi Crime.

• Sayani Gupta

The Bong powerhouse of acting is simply superb. Period. We want Sayani to establish herself in the industry, despite the fact that she is moving up the Bollywood ranks very quickly. It will be interesting to watch how her career expands in the field.

• Radhika Madan

Radhika Madan is a well-known television actress. She made the transition from television to the big screen in a fairly short time. Radhika made significant progress from the daily soap Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi in 2014 to her role as Irrfan Khan’s co-star in Angrezi Medium. It would be great to watch the actress in more Hindi movies.

• Shweta Tripathi

Shweta began her professional life as an associate director and production assistant. Moving on to performing roles in Hindi movies and web series, the actress received significant acclaim and recognition. She also appeared in numerous television advertisements and a few films, the majority of them were Netflix Productions or short films. Tripathi is well-known for playing Golu Gupta in Mirzapur.

• Swara Bhaskar

Swara is an accomplished actress who has received praise for both her looks and performance in the films Tanu Weds Manu (2011), Ranjhana (2013), Tanu Weds Manu Returns (2015), and most recently in Prem Ratan Dhan Paayo (2015). The aforementioned movies are all well-known and successful movies of their respective years. And despite that, she is yet to appear in a strong leading role in films.