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These films provide raw, unfiltered looks at crime, gender, and personal growth.

: Known globally as Like Stars on Earth , this film follows a boy with dyslexia. It focuses on the patience and compassion needed to discover a child's true potential beyond academic norms. В» Top 10 Hindi Bollywood

: A recent biographical hit based on the life of IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma . It captures the grueling nature of India's civil service exams and the resilience of a student fighting poverty to reach his goals. These films provide raw, unfiltered looks at crime,

: A hard-hitting drama that stirs debate on domestic abuse. It questions the patriarchal setup where even a "single slap" is brushed off by society. : A recent biographical hit based on the

: A legendary 16th-century love story between Prince Salim and the court dancer Anarkali. It is celebrated for its thematic depth regarding the conflict between a father's duty as an Emperor and a son's rebellion for love.

: A sprawling multi-generational crime saga directed by Anurag Kashyap. It is a raw exploration of revenge, power, and the coal-mafia wars.

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