Empowering Cinema: 5 Movies That Navigate The Complex World Of Consent

Consent is the most complex concept for Indian society to understand and accept. It is subdued under the traditions and culture. But no matter how much we try to neglect it, its importance is not going to change. Indeed bollywood movies don’t have a storyline or original concept but sometimes they take a dig at some of the important concepts of our society. Let’s take a look at the 5 movies that were intriguing enough to make our society realise the importance of consent in the world of “Naa ka matlab Haa Hota hai”.

Paheli

With the evergreen star cast of Shahrukh Khan and Rani Mukherjee, Paheli's movie is based on the concept of a woman’s choice. It’s a supernatural love story that in which a newly married woman falls in love with a ghost. The story is about a woman choosing to accept a ghost to be her husband and share four years of her life with him.

I love thane

This movie is about finding authenticity rather than love (love quotes from bollywood movies to dedicate your partner). Watch Saiba’s journey of finding a modest and genuine man amidst the plethora of men on dating apps. This movie also highlights the concept of consent in the most subtle way.

Natkhat

Children are the most diplomatic little creatures. They understand what’s happening around them and absorb it slowly. Watch how a mother shows her scars to her son to make him understand the difference between love and abuse.

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Suno

Watch this short film (bollywood movies on breakup) where a wife tries to tell her husband that something is wrong with their marriage and in the end when he doesn’t understand it, she confronts him by saying the truth.

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Satyaprem ki katha

The movie revolves around the concept of consent in the era of fast relationships. It’s a rom-com that explores the concept of date rape.

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