5 Bollywood Movies That Accurately Portray Alcohol And Drug Abuse

Time and time again, Bollywood has swayed the dark corridors of alcohol and drug abuse showing the harsh reality of youth swallowed up by substance abuse involving heroin, marijuana, cocaine and hallucination drugs. Here’s a quick look at the top Bollywood Movies that accurately portray the topic.

Udta Punjab

Udta Punjab is a dark-comedy crime-drama featuring Shahid Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor, and Diljit Dosanjh in leading roles. Directed by Abhishek Chaubey, this 2016 film sheds light on the drug abuse that takes place among the youth of Punjab, India, and the intricate conspiracies surrounding this issue. Udta Punjab is streaming on Zee5.

IMDb Rating: 7.7/10

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Fashion

Fashion, directed by Madhur Bhandarkar and released in 2008, follows the journey of a fashion model, delving into the negative aspects such as drug abuse and overdose associated with the industry. Priyanka Chopra, Kangana Ranaut, and Mugdha Godse play significant roles in this fashion drama. You can watch this movie on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.

IMDb Rating: 6.9/10

Dum Maaro Dum

In Dum Maaro Dum, a compelling action thriller from 2011 directed and produced by Ramesh Sippy, the storyline focuses on the apprehension and investigation of drug traffickers and international criminals. The film stars notable actors including Abhishek Bachchan, Bipasha Basu, Rana Daggubati, Aditya Pancholi, Prateik Babbar, and Govind Namdeo. This movie is available on Apple TV.

IMDb Rating: 6.2/10

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Shaitan

Shaitan, directed by Bejoy Nambiar, is a crime thriller film from 2011. The movie features a talented ensemble cast including Rajeev Khandelwal, Kalki Koechlin, Gulshan Devaiah, Shiv Panditt, Neil Bhoopalam, Kirti Kulhari, Rajit Kapoor, Pawan Malhotra, and Rajkummar Rao. Shaitan follows a group of substance abusers who become entangled in criminal activities while trying to conceal a hit-and-run accident. Shaitan is available on Netflix.

IMDb Rating: 7.2/10

Dev.D

Dev.D, a romantic dark-comedy from 2009, stars Abhay Deol, Mahie Gill, and Kalki Koechlin. Directed by Anurag Kashyap, this film offers a modern interpretation of the classic Bengali novel Devdas. It portrays how the protagonist turns to drugs and alcohol after losing his childhood love. You can watch this movie on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.

IMDb Rating: 7.9/10

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