What powers Forrest through the changing world is his innocence, the ability to look at life as a bed of roses, or rather, a box of chocolates. How’s that for a sweet pursuit?
Based on the life of renowned mathematician John Nash, A Beautiful Mind is a remarkable tale of a man who overcomes his disorder, all while displaying incredible resilience.
It’s about facing failure in love instead, before finding ‘success’ in it. Love isn’t meant to be a walk in the clouds and that’s what makes it real. Vulnerability is strength, after all.
This one teaches you to not give up but get going instead. Ron Woodroof turns his HIV diagnosis into an opportunity to help others suffering, and that’s the one thing we could all aspire towards doing.
Art is a tool for social change, and Dead Poets Society further elucidates that. A bunch of students learn to challenge status quo with the help of their poetry teacher, giving the term ‘poetic justice’ a whole new meaning.
It tells the story of a German businessman having a change of heart after witnessing upfront the atrocities being committed against the Jews during World War II. At a time when the world is torn by religious wars, this film is a potent reminder of humanity's power.
Udaan is a masterclass in addressing such a complicated scenario and you can’t help but feel absolutely elated when Rohan finally breaks those metaphorical shackles and runs towards his new life.
When SRK’s Mohan comes back to India, he’s cynical about his own country. But fate has other plans, and he ends up working towards changing things, in what’s the real definition of patriotism.
The ending is divisive, but what isn't is the film’s pulsating energy, which hits you like a thunderstorm, making you question why you aren’t doing enough to challenge the powers that be.
In the hustle-bustle of Mumbai, there buds a love story unlike anything else. Tender, simple and real. Exactly how love is supposed to feel. All exchanged through notes, passed along in a steel lunchbox.