Updated on: 26 July, 2021 11:32 AM IST |
Eight Bollywood Movies that Explored Dysfunctional Families
The latest movie to join the bandwagon, Kapoor and Sons made a refreshing watch for the urban poor with its relatable storyline and fine performances by a competent ensemble cast. The underlying tensions among the characters made one realise that your family can break and make you.
Dil Dhadakne Do was flawed but instrumental in breaking the myth of the happy Indian family. You could so connect with the nosey aunt, the dominating father, the man-child brother, the voiceless mother and the hypocrite relatives all at once.
Piku explored the shifting dynamics of parent-child responsibilites between the lead characters played by Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika Padukone. Piku feels exasperated while taking care of her finicky father, but deep within, she emphatises with him.
The coming-of-age romance starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Bhumi Pednekar discovered the dynamics of a household when an unconventional bride steps foot. From her initial days of friction with her husband and in-laws to how Bhumis character finds strength in her family, this movie was a simple and sweet entertainer.
Inspired by Shaikhspeares Hamlet, Haider explored the dark truths of sibling rivalry, incestous relationships and revenge, in this Vishal Bhardwaj directorial starring Shahid Kapoor and Tabu.
In 2 States, you get to witness the not-so happy side of Arjuns family. Arjun suffers from nervousness because of an alcoholic and abusive father. How they eventually reconcile forms the crux of the film.
Kal Ho Naa Ho showcased that families and relationships cannot be built upon the basis of lies. When Sushma Seths character confronts Jaya Bachchans character over her son, does she find out the truth that has been kept away from the family. Rather Shah Rukh Khan breaks it out to her.
Baghban was highly instrumental for the current genration to reconnect and reunite with their parents. This heart-achingly beautiful movie featuring Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini and Salman Khan explored how parents can be abandoned to their own by children when priorities change. The movie remains to be a must-watch among Bollywood fanatics.
There was a time when Bollywood celebrated and enjoyed doling out movies starring happy joint families. Yes, Barjatya and Co. we are looking at you. But these eight Bollywood films decided to flip the side and showcase the ugly side of Indian families with their unconventional, sometimes hilarious and sometimes moving stories. Heres looking at Bollywood Movies that explored dysfunctional families and did well.
